Recreationalist: meaning, definitions and examples

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recreationalist

 

[ ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃ(ə)nəlɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person involved in recreational activities

A recreationalist is a person who actively participates in leisure and recreational activities for fun, relaxation, and enjoyment. They often engage in various outdoor pursuits such as hiking, camping, fishing, or cycling.

Synonyms

leisure enthusiast, outdoor enthusiast.

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Word Description / Examples
recreationalist

Generally used to describe someone who engages in recreational activities, often related to sports, outdoor activities, or hobbies. This term highlights the participation in an activity for enjoyment rather than for serious or competitive reasons.

  • The recreationalist spends her weekends hiking in the mountains and kayaking in the river.
  • As a recreationalist, he enjoys both cycling and playing tennis without focusing on competition.
leisure enthusiast

Refers to a person who is passionate about leisure activities. This phrase suggests a person enjoys spending their free time in a relaxed or enjoyable manner, engaging in various hobbies and pastimes. It has a broader context compared to 'recreationalist'.

  • Being a leisure enthusiast, she dedicates her afternoons to painting and reading novels.
  • A leisure enthusiast might enjoy a mix of gardening, cooking, and watching movies in their spare time.
outdoor enthusiast

Specifically describes someone who loves outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and similar pursuits. It conveys a clear passion for nature and spending time outside.

  • An outdoor enthusiast, he spends nearly every weekend exploring new hiking trails and camping sites.
  • As an outdoor enthusiast, she finds joy in bird watching and mountain climbing.

Examples of usage

  • The recreationalist spends weekends exploring different hiking trails in the mountains.
  • John is a true recreationalist, always seeking new adventures in nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "recreationalist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recreacionista

🇮🇳 मनोरंजनकर्ता

🇩🇪 Freizeitaktivist

🇮🇩 rekreasi

🇺🇦 рекреаціоніст

🇵🇱 rekreacjonista

🇯🇵 レクリエーショニスト

🇫🇷 recréationniste

🇪🇸 recreacionista

🇹🇷 rekreasyoncu

🇰🇷 레크리에이션 애호가

🇸🇦 ترويحي

🇨🇿 rekreant

🇸🇰 rekreačný nadšenec

🇨🇳 休闲爱好者

🇸🇮 rekreacijski navdušenec

🇮🇸 tómstundamaður

🇰🇿 рекреационист

🇬🇪 რეკრეაციონისტი

🇦🇿 rekreasionist

🇲🇽 recreacionista

Etymology

The term 'recreationalist' originates from the word 'recreation,' which dates back to the late 14th century and comes from the Latin 'recreationem,' meaning 'recovery of strength.' The suffix '-ist' is used to indicate a person who practices or is concerned with a particular activity or field.