SPELUNKER

potholer, spelunker, speleologist, spelaeologist

(noun) a person who explores caves

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

spelunker (plural spelunkers)

(North America) One who explores caves; one who spelunks.

Synonyms: caver, potholer (British)

(pejorative) An amateur or inadequately prepared caver.

Source: Wiktionary



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