Synonyms for

Traveler

Verb / ˈtrævʌlɜ: / / ˈtrævlɜ: / Another word for traveler — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is traveling or who travels often.

Synonyms & similar words

traveller voyager explorer tourist adventurer nomad wanderer rover globetrotter pilgrim wayfarer trekker hiker backpacker jetsetter itinerant rambler migrant tourer excursionist sightseer

Synonyms by register

Formal

voyager sojourner itinerant

Informal

wanderer backpacker road warrior globetrotter

Literary

pilgrim wayfarer nomad

Antonyms

settler resident native inhabitant local homebody

Common collocations

  • fellow traveler
  • seasoned traveler
  • accidental traveler
  • lone traveler
  • international traveler
  • business traveler
  • solo traveler
  • weary traveler

Word family

noun traveler
verb travel
adjective traveling
adverb travelingly

Usage note

Traveler is a general term for someone who journeys. It can be used for both short and long distances, and for both leisure and business purposes.

Example sentences

  1. The traveler packed their bags and headed to the airport.
  2. The little traveler was excited to go on a road trip with their family.
  3. The experienced traveler knew how to navigate the busy train station.
  4. The traveler took lots of pictures to remember their trip.
  5. The weary traveler finally arrived at their hotel after a long day of traveling.

Quotes

  • 'The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.' - Saint Augustine
  • 'Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.' - Gustave Flaubert
  • 'I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.' - Susan Sontag

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