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Synonyms of mountaineer

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Another word for mountaineer is cragsman. Other synonyms of mountaineer are highlander, mountainer, alpinist, mountain climber and clamber.

Synonyms and similar words for mountaineer

nounA person who lives in a mountainous area (often with the connotation that such people are outlaws...

nounA person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure.

verbTo climb as if on a mountain.

  • clamberTo climb (something) with some difficulty, or in a haphazard fashion.
  • hike

Meaning of mountaineer

  1. noun A person who lives in a mountainous area (often with the connotation that such people are outlaws or uncivilized).
  2. noun A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure.
  3. noun An animal or plant that is native to a mountainous area.

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Questions about synonyms of mountaineer

What is another word for mountaineer?
Mountaineer has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cragsman, highlander, mountainer, alpinist, mountain climber, clamber and hike.
What does mountaineer mean?
Mountaineer means a person who lives in a mountainous area (often with the connotation that such people are outlaws or uncivilized).

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