alpinist

al·pin·ist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-puh-nist]
- /ˈæl pə nɪst/
- /ˈæl.pɪn.ˌɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-puh-nist]
- /ˈæl pə nɪst/

Definitions of alpinist word

noun alpinist a mountaineer who climbs in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps 3
noun alpinist a mountain climber 3
noun alpinist a mountain climber, especially in the Alps. 1
noun alpinist a downhill skier, especially one engaging in competitive slalom and downhill events. 1
noun alpinist A climber of high mountains, especially in the Alps. 1
noun alpinist (sometimes capitalized) A mountain climber, especially in the European Alps or in ranges of similar ruggedness and elevation. 0

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Origin of alpinist

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

From the French word alpiniste, dating back to 1880-85. See alpine, -ist

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Parts of speech for Alpinist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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alpinist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for alpinist

noun alpinist

hiker — to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.
climber — A climber is someone who climbs rocks or mountains as a sport or a hobby.
backpack — A backpack is a bag with straps that go over your shoulders, so that you can carry things on your back when you are walking or climbing.
cragsman — a rock climber

All 4 Synonyms of alpinist