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tourism

The correct spelling is tourism.

How to pronounce tourism

noun

IPA: /tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/

Say it like: Tow-ris-m

The correct spelling is tourism. The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home. For example: "libel tourism; suicide tourism; sex tourism"

Usage Examples

libel tourism; suicide tourism; sex tourism

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
  2. 2.The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
  3. 3.Collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark.
  4. 4.The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

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