Definition of Backpacker

1. Noun. A hiker who wears a backpack.

Exact synonyms: Packer
Generic synonyms: Hiker, Tramp, Tramper
Derivative terms: Backpack, Pack

Definition of Backpacker

1. Noun. A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; ''especially'', such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services. ¹

2. Noun. (chiefly New Zealand) An inexpensive place to stay, often with small dorm rooms of 4-8 beds shared by unrelated parties; hostel. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Backpacker

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backpacker

backmarker
backmasked
backmasking
backmen
backness
backorder
backorders
backout
backouts
backover
backovers
backpack
backpackable
backpacked
backpacker (current term)
backpackers
backpacking
backpacking tent
backpacks
backpay
backpays
backpedal
backpedaled
backpedaling
backpedalled
backpedalling
backpedals

Literary usage of Backpacker

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. New Zealand by Peter Hinze (1998)
"The categories as listed in the Guideposts are divided up as follows: Budget: under NZ$ 10 - NZ$ 40 for a bed (usually backpacker hostels/dormitories, ..."

2. Adventure Guide to New Zealand by Bette Flagler (2005)
"Some rooms have en-suite bathrooms and all backpacker accommodations have fully equipped communal kitchens and lounge areas. These are great places to meet ..."

3. Track by Trevor Cree (2005)
"Sonja had informed Alexander the night before that she had already made a booking at Grumpy's backpacker in Te Anau but when they had looked in Alexander's ..."

4. The Development Decade?: Economic and Social Change in South Africa, 1994-2004 by Vishnu Padayachee (2007)
"Visser G (2004) The developmental impacts of backpacker tourism in South ... Visser G & Barker C (2004) backpacker tourism in South Africa: Its role in an ..."

5. Adventure Guide Honduras & The Bay Islands by Maria Fiallos (2006)
"This popular backpacker hotel is in the Zona Viva just half a block from the ... This small hotel is another backpacker favorite right in the Zona Viva just ..."

6. Adventure Guide to Oklahoma by Lynne M. Sullivan (1999)
"Other trails lead from both the backpacker camp and equestrian camp to the quiet water zone of McGee Creek, approximately 1.3 miles away. ..."

7. Adventure Guide to the Alps by Krista Dana (2004)
"The best of the budget accommodations here is the Biber Hotel ($), also known as the City backpacker, with a community kitchen, Internet service, ..."

8. Bolivia Adventure Guide by Vivien Lougheed (2003)
"This is a backpacker's favorite. Residencial Sumaj, Calle F. Gumiel #12, « 622-3336, $, is very basic with dark rooms and only communal baths. ..."

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