De toerist
Example: De toerist bewonderde de oude gebouwen in de stad.
Definition
"De toerist" refers to a person who travels to different places for pleasure, sightseeing, or exploration, often visiting attractions and experiencing new cultures. For example, "De toerist bewonderde de oude gebouwen in de stad" means the tourist admired the old buildings in the city.
Etymology
The word "de toerist" comes from the Dutch noun for 'tourist,' which itself derives from the French word 'touriste,' originating from 'tour,' meaning a journey or circuit. Did you know? The concept of tourism grew significantly during the 19th century with the rise of leisure travel.
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"De toerist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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