mountaineer
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪɹ// UK //mˌaʊntɪnˈiə// moun·taineer
n. a person who climbs mountains for fun or as a job. You use this word for someone who enjoys the challenge of high-altitude climbing.
n. a person who climbs mountains, typically for recreation or as a professional pursuit. Often implies a level of technical skill and physical endurance beyond casual hiking.
The experienced mountaineer reached the summit at dawn.
After years of training, she became a professional mountaineer specializing in high-altitude rescue operations.
The documentary follows a seasoned mountaineer as he navigates the treacherous crevasses of the Himalayas, documenting the physical and psychological toll of such an ascent.
From mountain + -eer.