ALPINIST


Meaning of ALPINIST in English

/al"peuh nist/ , n. ( often cap. )

1. a mountain climber, esp. in the Alps.

2. a downhill skier, esp. one engaging in competitive slalom and downhill events.

[ 1880-85; alpiniste. See ALPINE, -IST ]

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