recreationist
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5.5
- noun
- /ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃənɪst/
:
aficionado
- On weekends, the park is filled with recreationists engaging in various outdoor activities.
Examples
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There are only two other sets of recreationists here at the Sandhills, both older couples from Ohio, their matching Winnebagos tethered to the electric and water of a sand-swept parking lot.
Fiction book (2002) -
These statistics reveal that storm chasing is of interest to a relatively small number of recreationists, but even so, evidence suggests that growing media attention and participation are adversely affecting storm chasing on the Southern Plains.
Academic text (1999) -
The image that recreationists have of a certain location is a significant aspect of their experience.
Academic text (1994) -
Of particular relevance has been research on outdoor recreationists' motivations.
Academic text (1995) -
Today, weekend boaters and recreationists crowd to the river and, save for all their beer cans and other garbage, at least they go home on Monday.
Blog text (11) -
This finding supports Ewert's (1990) conclusion that very highly skilled risk recreationists are greatly concerned about skill mastery and physical challenges.
Academic text (1994) -
With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among recreationists.
Blog text (18) -
Herein we report the results of our research and discuss conflicting claims to the mountain that involve local development interests, Native American tribes, recreationists, and spiritual pilgrims.
Academic text (2000) -
Studying mountaineers on Mt. Rainier, Ewert (1985) found views similar to other outdoor recreationists' on the natural environment.
Academic text (1994) -
Many recreationists enjoy hiking in the mountains during the summer.
Synonyms
A person who joins in games and activities for fun and health
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Surface Forms
Morphology
recreationist = recreation (transparent) = recreation + ist
Clear agentive formation: noun 'recreation' + '-ist' yields a person who engages in or is associated with recreation.
Etymology
Recreationist comes from the parts re- 'again' and create 'to make', and the verb recreate long meant 'to refresh' or 'do something for fun'. So a recreationist can also be a person who takes part in games, sports, or outdoor activities to relax and feel refreshed.