trekker
trek·ker
trekker · trekkers
One who treks; a hikerOne who treks; a hiker.
UK/ˈtɹɛk.ə/US/ˈtɹɛk.ɚ/
» The trekkers were buried alive by the avalanche.
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2 sensesOne who treks; a hiker.
(UK, historical)A person who spent the night in a rural area, rather than his home, during bombing raids.
More definitions
- a traveler who makes a long arduous journey (as hiking through mountainous country)
Examples
1 sentencesThe trekkers were buried alive by the avalanche.
Origin
From trek + -er.From trek + -er.
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