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hiker

|hik/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈhaɪkər/

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/ˈhaɪkə/

(hike)

long walk or increase

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
hike	hikes	hikers	hikes	hiked	hiked	hiking

Etymology

Etymology Information

'hiker' originates from the English word 'hike', which is derived from the Middle English 'hiken', meaning 'to walk vigorously'.

Historical Evolution

'hike' changed from the Middle English word 'hiken' and eventually became the modern English word 'hike'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to walk vigorously', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who hikes'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who walks long distances, especially across country or in the woods, for pleasure or exercise.

The hiker enjoyed the scenic views from the mountain trail.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45