Visitant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɪzɪtənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Visitant is a noun meaning One who visits; a guest; a visitor.
Meaning
One who visits; a guest; a visitor.
More Meanings
- A spectre or ghost.
- A migratory bird that makes a temporary stop somewhere.
- Visiting.
Example Sentences
Matsumura felt almost sure that his ghostly visitant had been none other than the Soul of the Mirror.
Mrs. Treadhill, stringy but pleasant, met the visitants in the kitchen, and whined, "He’s failing fast. […]"
One visit is enough to begin an acquaintance; and this point is gained by it, that when the visitant comes again, he is no more a stranger.
Pleasure is oft a visitant; but pain Clings cruelly to us, like the gnawing sloth On the deer’s tender haunches: late, and loth, ’Tis scar’d away by slow returning pleasure.
Word Forms
- visitants
Synonyms for visitant
Depending on context, synonyms include visitor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include visitor, visitee, visiter, covisitor, guest, visitator.
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