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ascensionist

British

/ əˈsɛnʃənɪst /

noun

mountaineering a person who has completed a mountain ascent, esp a notable one

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The ascensionist said nothing to the contrary,--he trembled more violently,--but the people sought for him who had said it, and cried, "It is he with the mask, for he is no more to be found."

From Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) by Jean Paul

What else could they suppose of the president of an Alpine Club, a renowned ascensionist, of whom his friends spoke only with "Ahs!" and exultant gestures.

From Tartarin On The Alps by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

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