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tourism
noun
The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
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/tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/
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noun
The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
Collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark.
The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.
“libel tourism; suicide tourism; sex tourism”
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libel tourism; suicide tourism; sex tourism