Question 1 · Quick check
backpacker
CEFRB1
/bˈæˌkpækər/
noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A traveler who carries belongings in a backpack and travels cheaply.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA fan or performer of backpack rap.
Examples
The young backpacker traveled across Europe on a very tight budget.
Tom is a backpacker.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsA hostel offering accommodation for such people.
A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially, such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services.
More examples
In contextAmong the ah bengs and ah lians, the mats and the minahs, the young expats and the backpackers, he stood out like a dozen guys on a male-only dance floor singing Dancing Queen (I'll never forgive Blur for ruining my 21st birthday).
We hardly ever stayed in backpackers as it was approximately double the cost of pitching a tent in a caravan park or nature reserve.
Blacks and Latinos were more likely to be gangsta rappers than backpackers.
Quick test
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Origin
noun
From backpack + -er.