Etymology
The word "spelunker" is derived from the Latin word "spelunca", which means "cave".
Meaning
A spelunker is a person who explores caves.
Origin
The term "spelunker" was first used in the 19th century by the French speleologist Édouard-Alfred Martel. Martel used the term to describe the members of his cave exploration team, who were known as the "Spéléologues français". The term was later adopted by English-speaking cave explorers.
Usage
The term "spelunker" is now commonly used to refer to anyone who explores caves, regardless of the level of their experience or expertise. However, the term is sometimes used in a derogatory sense to refer to inexperienced or reckless cave explorers.
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