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View synonyms for alpinism

alpinism

or Al·pin·ism

[ al-puh-niz-uhm ]

noun

  1. mountain climbing, especially in the Alps.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of alpinism1

From the French word alpinisme, dating back to 1880–85. See alpine, -ism
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Example Sentences

Leclerc pushed the cutting edge of alpinism by soloing increasingly ambitious alpine lines with only an ice ax and a pack, both captivating and terrifying the climbing world.

It’s alpine climbers driving the direction of alpinism—not editors, marketing managers, or film directors.

In alpinism, you don’t really get recognition from what you achieve.

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