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tourist

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/ˈtʊərɪst/ · tour-ist

A person who travels to a place for pleasure or sightseeing.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who travels to a place for pleasure or sightseeing.

ایک شخص جو خوشی یا سیر و سیاحت کے لیے کسی جگہ کا سفر کرتا ہے۔

سیاح

sayaah

Synonyms

travelersightseervisitorمسافرسیاحزائر

Antonyms

localresidentمقامیرہائشی

Common Collocations

  • foreign tourist
  • tourist destination
  • tourist attraction

Example Sentences

The city is popular among tourists.

یہ شہر سیاحوں میں مقبول ہے۔

Yeh shehar sayaahon mein maqbool hai.

As a tourist, you should always carry a map.

ایک سیاح کے طور پر، آپ کو ہمیشہ نقشہ ساتھ رکھنا چاہئے۔

Ek sayaah ke tor par, aap ko hamesha naqsha saath rakhna chahiye.

Tourists flock to the beaches in summer.

گرمیوں میں سیاح ساحلوں پر جمع ہوتے ہیں۔

Garmiyon mein sayaah sahilon par jama hote hain.

Easily Confused With

tour:A tour refers to a journey or a trip to various places, while a tourist is a person who takes that tour.

Word Family

tourism
nounسیاحت
touristical
adjectiveسیاحتی
tour
nounسفر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a person holding a camera, exploring new places.

Imagine a crowded place filled with people taking pictures.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "touriste" — one who makes a tour

First known use: 19th century

The term originated from the French word 'touriste', which refers to someone who travels for pleasure. It began to be widely used in the late 19th century.