Phrase guide

mountain guide

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -aɪd

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noun

Meaning 1

A typically certified professional mountaineer employed to ensure the safety of the climbing or skiing party.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: high mountain guide

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: sherpa

History

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: berggids — Translations
  • Finnish: vuoristo-opas — Translations
  • French: guide de montagne — Translations
  • French: guide de haute montagne — Translations
  • German: Bergführer — Translations
  • German: Bergführerin — Translations
  • Polish: przewodnik — Translations
  • Polish: przewodniczka — Translations