TREKKER Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

trekker

noun

Definition of trekker

as in wanderer

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as in pilgrim

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Recent Examples of trekker There’s something for everyone on this list, including a durable Patagonia pack for the back country skier, Merrell hiking boots for the avid trail-trekker, and a roomy hanging Eagle Creek toiletry kit for the traveler who practically lives out of their carry-on. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Connecting with this odd population of wanderers is one of the surprise pleasures of our annual Bishop trip.

— Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors.

— Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of wanderer

Noun

Despite the different sunglass trends that are out there—tiny sunglasses, cat-eyes, wayfarers—aviators continue to remain Aniston’s favorite.

— Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026

Definition of wayfarer

Noun

In a statement sent to The Charlotte Observer, her daughter Hatiya Dunlap said Leeper was a multifaceted broadcasting pioneer whose lasting legacy extends far beyond her on-air work.

— Chase Jordan October 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Founded in 1986 in Guadalajara, Mexico, Maná is considered a pioneer of rock en español.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of pioneer

Noun

About 95% of early voters also cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, a reminder that the first wave is dominated by more regular voters and not newcomers.

— Charles Minshew, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Still, California’s appeal to some newcomers hasn’t translated into stronger overall migration numbers.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

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