alpinism

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al·pin·ism also Al·pin·ism (

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Mountain climbing, especially in the Alps.

alpin·ist n.

alpinism

the climbing of the Alps or any equally high mountain ranges. — alpinist, n.

See also: Mountains

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Noun

Alpinism - mountain climbing (not restricted to the Alps)

mountain climbing, mountaineering - the activity of climbing a mountain

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alpinism

n → Alpinistik f, → Alpinismus m

alpinism [ˈælpɪnɪz/əm] n → alpinismo

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