Gallerygoer

/ˈɡæləriɡoʊər/ noun

Definition

A person who regularly visits art galleries and museums to view exhibitions.

Etymology

Compound of gallery + go + -er (one who does something), a modern coinage describing contemporary museum visitors.

Kelly Says

The word 'gallerygoer' is relatively new in English, reflecting how museums and galleries only became public institutions accessible to regular people starting in the 1800s—before that, only the wealthy could view art!

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