Hillwalker
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who takes part in hillwalking. British, Ireland
"A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a group of three hillwalkers who had not returned from the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe shortly after 9.05pm on Saturday 5 August."
Example
More examples"A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a group of three hillwalkers who had not returned from the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe shortly after 9.05pm on Saturday 5 August."
Etymology
From hill + walker.
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