alpinist
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al·pin·ism
also Al·pin·ism (ăl′pə-nĭz′əm)n.
Mountain climbing, especially in the Alps.
al′pin·ist n.
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alpinist
(ˈælpɪnɪst)n
(Mountaineering) a mountaineer who climbs in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps
ˈalpinism n
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al•pin•ist
(ˈæl pə nɪst)n. (often cap.)
a mountain climber, esp. in the Alps.
[1880–85; < French alpiniste]
al′pin•ism, n.
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Noun | 1. | alpinist - a mountain climber who specializes in difficult climbs mountain climber, mountaineer - someone who climbs mountains |
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alpinist
n → Alpinist(in) m(f)
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