Tourist vs. Traveler

Tourist vs. Traveler — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Tourist and Traveler

Touristnoun

One who travels for pleasure.

Travelernoun

One who travels or has traveled, as to distant places.

Touristnoun

Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.

Travelernoun

A traveling salesperson.

Touristnoun

(derogatory) One who visits a place or attends a social event out of curiosity, wanting to watch without commitment or involvement.

Travelernoun

A member of any of various groups of traditionally itinerant people living especially in Scotland and Ireland.

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Touristnoun

A member of the visiting team in a match.

Travelernoun

A metal ring that moves freely back and forth on a rope, rod, or spar.

Touristnoun

someone who travels for pleasure

Travelernoun

The rope, rod, or spar on which such a ring moves.

Travelernoun

A carriage that slides on a transverse track near the stern of a sailboat, providing an adjustable point of attachment for the mainsheet block.

Travelernoun

standard spelling of traveller|from=American spelling

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Travelernoun

a person who changes location