Tourism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɔːɹɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tourism is a noun meaning The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
Meaning
The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
More Meanings
- The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
- (figurative) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.
Example Sentences
Mass tourism damaged the beach.
libel tourism; suicide tourism; sex tourism
Tourism brings a lot of tax revenue to the area.
The state treats Jeju tourism as ideological contraband. […] By criminalizing tourism, the state criminalizes faith.
Word Forms
- tourisms
Synonyms for tourism
Depending on context, synonyms include touring.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include touring, touristic, sightseeing, tourist, sight-seeing, tour.
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