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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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Among the tourists there to try some of the famous pizza pies, there are also a huge number of locals who call themselves regulars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Down below, the famous thoroughfare in Midtown Manhattan is packed full of commuters and tourists.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of tourist

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The strongest systems will likely recommend thoughtfully, confirm preferences and give travelers control rather than making assumptions.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Several providers, including Nomad, let travelers set up local-rate data plans before arrival, which can mean skipping the search for a SIM kiosk altogether.

— Matthew Kayser July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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