backpacker — A person who travels carrying their belongings in a backpack, especially someone who travels cheaply and stays in simple accommodations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who travels carrying their belongings in a backpack, especially someone who travels cheaply and stays in simple accommodations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækˌpækər/
Korean meaning: 배낭을 메고 여행하는 사람, 특히 저렴하게 여행하며 간단한 숙소에 머무는 여행자
Korean pronunciation: **백**패커
Example Sentences
- The backpacker survived on instant noodles for three weeks and still claims it was the best vacation ever
- Every backpacker has that one story about getting lost and accidentally discovering an amazing hidden spot
- The backpacker's definition of luxury accommodation is a hostel with hot water and WiFi
backpacker
NOUN//ˈbækˌpækər//
A person who travels carrying their belongings in a backpack, especially someone who travels cheaply and stays in simple accommodations
A backpacker hikes up a mountain trail with a huge pack and a wide grin.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대에 등장한 합성어로, 'back(등)'과 'pack(짐꾸러미)'을 합친 backpack에 '~하는 사람'을 뜻하는 접미사 -er이 붙어서 만들어졌습니다. 히피 문화와 함께 자유로운 여행 스타일이 유행하면서 생겨난 단어예요.
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📝Examples
“The backpacker survived on instant noodles for three weeks and still claims it was the best vacation ever”
“Every backpacker has that one story about getting lost and accidentally discovering an amazing hidden spot”
“The backpacker's definition of luxury accommodation is a hostel with hot water and WiFi”
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