John Cabot was a famous Italian explorer and navigator who paved the way for English exploration and colonization of the New World. Synonyms for the name John Cabot could include Giovanni Caboto, an Italian version of his name, as well as Giovanni Caboto, a Latinized form of his name. Other synonyms that could be used to describe John Cabot might include the titles "discoverer of North America" or "navigator of the New World." Additionally, he could be referred to as the captain of the ship Matthew, the vessel he used to reach Newfoundland, or as a key figure in the Age of Exploration.