tourist
UK: ˈtʊərɪst | US: ˈtʊrɪst
n. a person who travels for pleasure or culture
n. a visitor to a place, especially for sightseeing
tourist = tour<journey> + ist<person who does>
- tour: From Old French torner ("to turn"), later tour ("a circuit or journey"), reflecting the idea of a circular trip or sightseeing route.
- ist: A suffix of Greek origin (-istes), adopted into Latin (-ista) and later English, denoting a person associated with an action or practice (e.g., artist, cyclist).
Etymology Origin:
The word tourist emerged in the late 18th century, coinciding with the rise of leisure travel among the European elite. It combines tour (a planned journey, often circular) with -ist, emphasizing the person undertaking the activity. The term originally described wealthy young men on the "Grand Tour" of Europe, later broadening to include any pleasure traveler.
The city attracts millions of tourists each year.
As a tourist, she enjoyed exploring local markets.
The museum offers discounts for tourists.
He felt like a tourist in his own hometown after years abroad.
Sustainable tourism aims to reduce the environmental impact of tourists.