tourism
Meaning
- The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
- The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
- The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.
Concepts
tourism
touristry
touring
hiking
sightseeing
travel
tourist trade
tourist
journeying
junketing
travelling
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/
Etymology
From tour + -ism.
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