noun.
someone who climbsmountains for sport or pleasure
noun.
someone who lives in a mountainousarea
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noun.
someone who climbs mountains
verb.
climb mountains for pleasure as a sport
Word Usage
"Kalpana Das, who became the first mountaineer from the state to scale Mt. Everest, fell ill on her way back to base camp and developed joint pain, itching, respiratory problems and pre-paralytic symptoms. posted by 24/7 News Network @ 12: 56 AM"