parachutist vs jumper

parachutist and jumper both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parachutist	Yes	No	No	No
jumper	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, jumper is a hypernym of parachutist; that is, jumper is a word with a broader meaning than parachutist:

parachutist (noun)	jumper (noun)
a person who jumps from aircraft using a parachute	(basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
	a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
	a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
	a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
	a coverall worn by children
	a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
	an athlete who competes at jumping
	a person who jumps