tourists'
|tour/ists'|
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/ˈtʊrɪsts/
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/ˈtʊərɪsts/
(tourist)
pleasure traveler
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tourist' originates from the French word 'touriste', which is derived from 'tour', meaning 'a journey'.
Historical Evolution
'touriste' transformed into the English word 'tourist' in the 18th century, reflecting the growing trend of travel for pleasure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who travels for pleasure', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the possessive form of 'tourists', indicating something belonging to or associated with tourists.
The tourists' guidebook was left on the bus.
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