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Hiker

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a person who goes on long walks in the countryside

The hiker followed the trail through the mountain pass.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhaɪkɚ/

Syllables

hik·er

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Synonyms

tramptramper

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