visitant

vis·i·tant

noun \ˈvi-zə-tənt, ˈviz-tənt\

Definition of VISITANT

1

: visitor; especially : one thought to come from a spirit world

2

: a migratory bird that appears at intervals for a limited period

— visitant adjective

Examples of VISITANT

1. <the groundless theory that these ancient monuments were built by extraterrestrial visitants>
2. <a nocturnal visitant that must have been the shade of his late brother, crying out for vengeance against his murderers>

First Known Use of VISITANT

1599

Related to VISITANT

Synonyms: caller, drop-in, frequenter, guest, visitor

Related Words: houseguest; company; invitee; crasher, hanger-on

Near Antonyms: denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, occupant, resident, resider; cohost, cohostess, host, hostess

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