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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTourist
/ˈtʊə.rɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.
"The city attracts millions of tourists each year with its rich history and vibrant culture." - 2
A person who travels to a foreign country for leisure or recreation.
"As a tourist, she enjoyed exploring the local cuisine and traditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'tour' (meaning a turn or trip), which traces back to the Latin 'tornus' (a lathe) and Greek 'tornos' (circle). The suffix '-ist' was added in English during the late 18th century to denote a person who makes a tour for pleasure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tourist" is said worldwide
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touriste
Transliteration: touriste
"Le touriste a pris des photos des monuments."
Tourist
Transliteration: Tourist
"Der Tourist erkundet die Stadt."
turista
Transliteration: turista
"Il turista ha visitato il museo."
turista
Transliteration: turista
"El turista disfrutó de la playa."
turista
Transliteration: turista
"O turista visitou a cidade histórica."
पर्यटक
Transliteration: paryatak
"पर्यटक ने स्थानीय बाजार का दौरा किया।"
游客
Transliteration: yóukè
"游客们在城市里游览。"
관광객
Transliteration: gwangwanggaek
"관광객들이 명소를 방문했습니다."
観光客
Transliteration: kankōkyaku
"観光客はその美術館を訪れました。"
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