hiker
UK: ˈhaɪkə | US: ˈhaɪkər
Definition
n. a person who walks long distances, especially in the countryside or wilderness
n. an enthusiast of hiking as a recreational activity
Structure
hike <to walk long distances>er <agent noun suffix>
Etymology
The word "hiker" derives from the verb "hike," which originated in early 19th-century English, possibly as a variant of "hyke" (dialectal term for walking vigorously). The suffix "-er" is an Old English agentive suffix, used to denote someone who performs an action. Thus, "hiker" literally means "one who hikes." The term gained popularity with the rise of recreational hiking in the 20th century.
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