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Definition of mountaineering

mountaineering

/ˌmaʊn.təˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
moun · tain · eer · ing
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• noun

1

The sport, hobby, or profession of hiking, skiing, and climbing mountains, often requiring specialized technical equipment and endurance.

Example

"Years of rigorous training in winter mountaineering prepared the expedition team for the treacherous ascent in the Himalayas."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a verbal noun from the verb 'mountaineer', which derives from Middle French 'montagnier', ultimately from Vulgar Latin 'montanea' (mountain) and Latin 'mons' (mount).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mountaineering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mountaineering
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