Alpinist: meaning, definitions and examples

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alpinist

 

[ ˈælpɪnɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.