Definition

A person who travels with a backpack, often staying in budget accommodations and using public transport.

Example

The backpacker explored the city on foot, enjoying the local culture and meeting new friends.

Conversation

Have you ever met a backpacker on your travels?

Yeah, I met one in the hostel I stayed at last summer.

What was their story?

They had been traveling for months, exploring different countries.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Backpacker is formed from "back" (from Old English "bæce", meaning the rear part or behind) and "packer" (from the verb "pack", meaning to bundle or load). The word describes someone who carries a pack on their back, typically while traveling or hiking.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone carrying a bundle on their 'back' — that's why a 'backpacker' is someone who travels with a pack on their back.

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