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vacationist

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va·​ca·​tion·​ist | \ vā-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce vacationist (audio) , və- \

Definition of vacationist

: a person taking a vacation : vacationer

First Known Use of vacationist

1885, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vacationist

vacation entry 1 + -ist entry 1

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The first known use of vacationist was in 1885

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“Vacationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacationist. Accessed 27 May. 2020.

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