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alpinism
or Al·pin·ism
[ al-puh-niz-uhm ]
/ ˈæl pəˌnɪz əm /
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noun
mountain climbing, especially in the Alps.
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Words nearby alpinism
alpine fir, alpine garden, Alpine ibex, alpine-style, alpine tundra, alpinism, alpinist, Alport's syndrome, alprazolam, alprostadil, Alps
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How to use alpinism in a sentence
In alpinism, you don’t really get recognition from what you achieve.
Alpinism’s Highest Honors Announced: Recipients of the 2021 Piolets d’Or|cobrien|November 7, 2021|Outside OnlineIt’s alpine climbers driving the direction of alpinism—not editors, marketing managers, or film directors.
Alpinism’s Highest Honors Announced: Recipients of the 2021 Piolets d’Or|cobrien|November 7, 2021|Outside Online