hiker
Translation
walker, backpacker
Examples
The lost hiker was found safe.
The lost hiker was found safe.
Grammar Patterns
a person who goes for long walks in the countryside The lost hiker was found safe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: walker, rambler, trekker.
Etymology
From the verb 'hike' + the agent noun suffix '-er', meaning 'one who does'.
Memory Tips
A person who goes on a `hike` is a `hiker`. The `-er` suffix often means 'a person who does something'.