Tourism

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtÊŠÉ™rɪzÉ™m/
• US IPA: /ˈtÊŠrɪzÉ™m/

Origin

From tour + -ism.

Full definition of tourism

Noun

1. The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
2. Collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark.

Derived terms