1. a person who drives or operates a dogsled, especially in Arctic or subarctic regions
Usage: also spelled dog-sledder; common in contexts of Arctic exploration, winter sports, and indigenous cultures

Examples

• The dogsledder guided his team of huskies across the frozen tundra.
• Experienced dogsled drivers, or dogsled­ders, train for years to master their craft.
• During the Iditarod race, each dogsledder must care for their team of sled dogs.
• The Inuit dogsledders used their knowledge of ice conditions to navigate safely.
• A skilled dogsledder can communicate with the dogs using voice commands and body language.