Synonyms for

Tourist

Verb / ˈtʊrʌst / / ˈtʊrɪst / Another word for tourist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.

Synonyms & similar words

holidaymaker tourer traveler visitor guest sightseer vacationer explorer backpacker hiker trekker nomad passenger pilgrim voyager excursionist holidaymaker jet-setter globetrotter adventurer wanderer rambler

Synonyms by register

Formal

traveler visitor sojourner

Informal

sightseer backpacker globe-trotter

Literary

wayfarer pilgrim

Antonyms

local native resident inhabitant settler homesteader

Common collocations

  • international tourist
  • domestic tourist
  • package tourist
  • day tourist
  • lone tourist
  • tourist attraction
  • tourist trap
  • tourist season

Word family

noun tourist
verb tour
adjective touristic

Usage note

While 'tourist' is generally neutral, it can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation, implying someone who is unfamiliar with a place and its customs. 'Visitor' is often a more neutral or polite alternative.

Example sentences

  1. The tourist asked for directions to the nearest museum.
  2. The family was excited to be tourists in a new city.
  3. The tourist took a boat ride to see the famous statue.
  4. The tour guide showed the tourists around the historic site.
  5. The tourist bought souvenirs to remember their trip.

Quotes

  • “Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going.” - Paul Theroux
  • “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” - Saint Augustine
  • “The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.” - G.K. Chesterton

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