Alpinist: meaning, definitions and examples
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alpinist
[ ˈælpɪnɪst ]
adventurous
A person who climbs mountains or engages in other adventurous activities in mountainous regions.
Synonyms
climber, mountaineer, peak bagger
Examples of usage
- He is a skilled alpinist who has climbed some of the tallest peaks in the world.
- The group of alpinists successfully reached the summit after a grueling ascent.
- She joined a team of alpinists to attempt the challenging route.
- The alpinist carefully planned the expedition to ensure safety.
- The alpinist faced extreme weather conditions during the climb.
Translations
Translations of the word "alpinist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alpinista
🇮🇳 पर्वतारोही
🇩🇪 Bergsteiger
🇮🇩 pendaki gunung
🇺🇦 альпініст
🇵🇱 alpinista
🇯🇵 登山家
🇫🇷 alpiniste
🇪🇸 alpinista
🇹🇷 dağcı
🇰🇷 등산가
🇸🇦 متسلق جبال
🇨🇿 horolezec
🇸🇰 horolezec
🇨🇳 登山者
🇸🇮 alpinist
🇮🇸 fjallgöngumaður
🇰🇿 альпинист
🇬🇪 მთამსვლელი
🇦🇿 alpinist
🇲🇽 alpinista
Word origin
The term 'alpinist' originated in the mid-19th century from the French word 'alpiniste', which is derived from 'Alpes', referring to the Alps mountain range. Alpinists have a long history of exploring and conquering the world's highest peaks, often facing extreme challenges and dangers in pursuit of their passion for mountaineering.