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mountaineer
noun moun·tain·eer \ˌmau̇n-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
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MOUNTAINEER Defined for Kids
mountaineer
noun moun·tain·eer \ˌmau̇n-tə-ˈnir\
Definition of MOUNTAINEER for Kids
1
: a person who lives in the mountains
2
: a mountain climber
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