Definitions

1. noun

a person who jumps from an aircraft without a parachute, typically as a form of entertainment or as part of an act in a circus, show, or stunt.

“The aerialist was a skilled chutist, known for her daring performances.”

2. noun

a person who leaps from a great height, as in a jump from a cliff or a high place, typically as a form of entertainment or for a stunt.

“The thrill-seeking chutist base-jumped from the mountain peak.”