"geocacher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: geocachers [plural]
Etymology: From geocache + -er. First attested in 2000. See additional etymology at geocache. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|geocache|er|id2=agent noun}} geocache + -er, {{etydate/the|2000}} 2000, {{etydate|2000}} First attested in 2000. Head templates: {{en-noun}} geocacher (plural geocachers)
  1. A person who hides or seeks objects as part of the pastime of geocaching. Categories (topical): Hobbyists Translations (person who hides or seeks objects as part of the sport of geocaching): geokätköilijä (Finnish)

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