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Definition of globetrotter

globetrotter

/ˈɡloʊbˌtrɑːtər/
globe · trot · ter
Plural:globetrotters
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Adjective:globetrotting
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globetrotter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who travels widely and frequently to many different countries around the world, especially for sightseeing or pleasure.

Example

"As a seasoned globetrotter, she had visited over fifty countries across six continents before her thirtieth birthday."

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• Nearby Words

globe thistle
globelike
globetrot
globetrotter
globetrotting
globular
globularia

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'globe' (the Earth) and 'trotter' (one who moves at a brisk pace), coinciding with the rise of steamships and transcontinental railways that made international leisure travel accessible.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Globetrotter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/globetrotter
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