mountaineer

[moun-tn-eer]

noun

1. an inhabitant of a mountainous district.

2. a climber of mountains, especially for sport.

verb (used without object)

1. to climb mountains, especially for sport.

mountaineer

/ ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪə /

noun

1. a person who climbs mountains

2. a person living in a mountainous area

verb

1. (intr) to climb mountains

Other Word Forms

• mountaineering noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mountaineer¹

First recorded in 1600–10; mountain + -eer

Example Sentences

A popular and promising young mountaineer fell to his death on Yosemite’s El Capitan on Wednesday, a tragedy that was reportedly live-streamed on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to climbing the challenging peaks, mountaineers also often have to navigate the Palisades Glacier, one of the last true glaciers remaining in California.

From Los Angeles Times

Jim MacLeod, 24, his older brother Glen and a friend had climbed the challenging mountaineer’s route, which ascends the east face.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm a very scientific person," the mountaineer said as she returned to the memory of her father Thomas.

From BBC

The FAI also heard how mountaineers did not regard their sport as "dangerous", but acknowledged that it was not possible to "eliminate all risks".

From BBC

Related Words

• climber 
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