Definition

A person who goes to see a place or person, often for a short time.

Example

The museum had many visitors during the summer.

Conversation

Are you excited to have a visiter this weekend?

Definitely! It's been a while since we've had company.

I hope our visiter enjoys the local sights.

I'm sure they will! We have so much to show them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Visiter → It comes from Old French 'visiter' (meaning to visit), which is derived from Latin 'visitare' (meaning to go to see). The word 'visiter' refers to someone who goes to see another person, typically for social purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of someone going to 'see' ('visitare') another person — that's why a 'visiter' is someone who visits.

Visually Confused Words