Trekker: meaning, definitions and examples

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trekker

 

[ ˈtrɛkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

adventure

A person who embarks on a journey, especially through rough terrain or remote areas, for adventure or exploration.

Synonyms

adventurer, explorer, hiker

Examples of usage

  • The trekkers set off on a challenging hike through the mountains.
  • She joined a group of trekkers to explore the wilderness.
Context #2 | Noun

Star Trek

A fan of the science fiction franchise Star Trek, often attending conventions or engaging in discussions about the series.

Synonyms

Star Trek fan, Trekkie

Examples of usage

  • The trekkers dressed up as their favorite Star Trek characters for the convention.
  • She enjoys meeting fellow trekkers to discuss the latest Star Trek episodes.

Translations

Translations of the word "trekker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhante

🇮🇳 पथिक

🇩🇪 Wanderer

🇮🇩 pendaki

🇺🇦 мандрівник

🇵🇱 wędrowiec

🇯🇵 トレッカー

🇫🇷 randonneur

🇪🇸 excursionista

🇹🇷 yürüyüşçü

🇰🇷 트레커

🇸🇦 متنزه

🇨🇿 poutník

🇸🇰 pútnik

🇨🇳 徒步旅行者

🇸🇮 pohodnik

🇮🇸 ferðalangur

🇰🇿 жолсерік

🇬🇪 მოგზაური

🇦🇿 səyyah

🇲🇽 excursionista

Word origin

The word 'trekker' originated from the Afrikaans language, where it means 'traveler' or 'hiker'. It gained popularity in the English language, especially in the context of adventure travel and exploration. In the realm of Star Trek fandom, 'trekker' emerged as a term to describe dedicated fans of the iconic science fiction series.

See also: trek, trekkers, Trekkie, trekking.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,342, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.