hiker
noun/ˈhaɪkər/
Frequency rank: #16,017 most common English word
Meaning
a person who walks long distances in nature, especially in the mountains or countryside.
Example sentence
The experienced hiker stopped to rest near the mountain stream.
Synonyms & related words
- walker
- trekker
- backpacker
- rambler
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