tourism
- (uncountable, usually) The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
- (uncountable, usually) The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
- (figuratively, uncountable, usually) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/
Etymology
From tour + -ism.
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