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Definition of tourism

tourism

/ˈtʊr.ɪz.əm/
tour · ism
Adjective:touristic
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• noun

1

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest, or the practice of traveling for pleasure and recreation.

Example

"Coastal cities in the Mediterranean rely heavily on summer tourism to support local businesses and hospitality workers."

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toupee
tour
tourer
tourism
tourist
touristed
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the English noun 'tour' and the suffix '-ism'. The root 'tour' entered Middle English via Old French from Latin 'tornus' (a lathe or circular movement), ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'tornos', reflecting the idea of a circuitous journey that returns to its starting point.

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