Excursionist: meaning, definitions and examples

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excursionist

 

[ ษชkหˆskษ™หสƒ(ษ™)nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel enthusiast

A person who travels for pleasure, often on organized tours or trips.

Synonyms

tourist, traveler, wanderer.

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Word Description / Examples
excursionist

Use this word when referring to someone who is on a short trip, often for leisure or educational purposes. Usually, this implies a single-day outing or a short-duration visit.

  • The excursionists were excited to explore the nearby waterfall and return by evening.
  • The museum organized a special tour for the school excursionists.
traveler

Use 'traveler' for someone who is on a journey, regardless of the purpose or duration. It is a more general term that can be used for both short and long trips, whether for pleasure, work, or other reasons.

  • Travelers from all over the world visit Japan during the cherry blossom season.
  • As a frequent traveler, she always kept a packed suitcase ready for sudden trips.
tourist

This term is suitable for someone who is traveling to new places for pleasure, typically for a limited time, such as on vacation. It often implies visiting popular destinations.

  • Tourists flock to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower.
  • There were many tourists taking pictures near the Statue of Liberty.
wanderer

This word is best when describing someone who travels without a fixed plan or destination. It suggests a more aimless, often adventurous type of travel. The term can imply a sense of freedom but also may carry a slightly negative connotation of aimlessness.

  • He lived as a wanderer, moving from town to town without settling down.
  • The old wanderer had many stories of distant lands and people he had met along the way.

Examples of usage

  • He's a true excursionist, always planning his next adventure.
  • The excursionist enjoyed exploring new cultures and trying local cuisines.
  • She joined a group of excursionists to visit historical landmarks in the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "excursionist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excursionista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฏเคŸเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausflรผgler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wisatawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัะบัƒั€ัะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wycieczkowicz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆณๅ…‰ๅฎข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excursionniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excursionista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gezgin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๊ด‘๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุงุฆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝletnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝletnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธๅฎข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izletnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™yyah

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excursionista

Etymology

The term 'excursionist' originated from the word 'excursion', which comes from the Latin word 'excursio', meaning 'a running forth'. Initially, an excursion was a short journey or trip taken for a specific purpose. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a person who enjoys traveling for pleasure, giving rise to the term 'excursionist'. The concept of organized tours and trips further popularized the term in the context of leisure travel.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,456, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.