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alpinist

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al·pin·ism also Al·pin·ism  (lp-nzm)
n.
Mountain climbing, especially in the Alps.
alpin·ist n.
alpinist [ˈælpɪnɪst]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Mountaineering) a mountaineer who climbs in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps
alpinism  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.alpinistalpinist - a mountain climber who specializes in difficult climbs
mountain climber, mountaineer - someone who climbs mountains
Translations
alpinist [ˈælpɪnɪst] N → alpinista mf
alpinist
n → Alpinist(in) m(f)
alpinist [ˈælpɪnɪst] n → alpinista m/f


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