Definition

A person who travels to a place for enjoyment or to see new things.

Example

The tourist took many pictures of the famous landmarks.

Conversation

I saw so many tourist spots when I visited Paris last year.

That sounds amazing! What was your favorite place?

I really loved the Eiffel Tower; it was breathtaking to see.

I can imagine! It's a must-see for every tourist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tourist** → It is formed from "tour" (from Old French *tour*, meaning a journey or a turn) and "-ist" (meaning a person who). A tourist is a person who takes a journey or travels for pleasure.

Memory Tip

Think of someone taking a 'journey' ('tour') and the '-ist' just means a person. A tourist is someone who travels for enjoyment.

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