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excursionist

noun

ik-ˈskər-zh(ə-)nist

Definition of excursionist

as in tourist

a person who travels for pleasure a list of things to do for weekend excursionists in the city

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Recent Examples of excursionist Fully 1000 excursionists from San Diego with a number from Los Angeles journeyed to this city, loading the special San Diego excursion trains to the guards. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2019

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The Pierside in Santa Monica has been exceptionally busy during the World Cup, with many tourists opting to stay near the beach despite the longer trek to SoFi Stadium where the games are held.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026

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Advanced laser treatments have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the global beauty tourism market as travelers increasingly seek specialized aesthetic care abroad.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Another measles case has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, in a traveler who arrived at the international terminal at Los Angeles International Airport in early July, health authorities said.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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