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mountaineer

noun moun·tain·eer \ˌman-tə-ˈnir\

: a person who climbs mountains : a mountain climber

Full Definition of MOUNTAINEER

1
:  a native or inhabitant of a mountainous region
2
:  a person who climbs mountains for sport
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First Known Use of MOUNTAINEER

1610
MOUNTAINEER Defined for Kids

mountaineer

noun moun·tain·eer \ˌman-tə-ˈnir\

Definition of MOUNTAINEER for Kids

1
:  a person who lives in the mountains
2
:  a mountain climber

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