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alpinism

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al·pin·ism also Al·pin·ism  (lp-nzm)
n.
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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Noun1.alpinismAlpinism - mountain climbing (not restricted to the Alps)
mountain climbing, mountaineering - the activity of climbing a mountain


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