A person who travels to and visits places for pleasure, typically staying temporarily in locations away from their permanent residence.
From French 'touriste', derived from 'tour' meaning 'a turn or circuit'. First appeared in English in the 1760s during the rise of leisure travel, originally describing those taking the 'Grand Tour' of European cultural sites.
The concept of tourism is relatively modern - before the 18th century, most travel was for trade, pilgrimage, or military purposes. The word 'tourist' originally had somewhat negative connotations among locals, similar to how 'touristy' still suggests superficial or commercialized experiences today.
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