tourism

English

/tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/

noun
Definitions
  • The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
  • The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
  • Collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark.
  • (figurative) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

Etymology

Suffix from English tour.

Origin

English

tour

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