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globe–trotter

noun globe–trot·ter \-ˌträ-tər\

: a person who frequently travels to different places around the world

Full Definition of GLOBE-TROTTER

:  a person who travels widely
— globe–trot·ting \-ˌträ-tiŋ\ noun or adjective
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First Known Use of GLOBE-TROTTER

1875

Rhymes with GLOBE-TROTTER

allotter, blue water, boycotter, branch water, cold-water, first water, freshwater, garroter, gray water, high water, hold water, hot water, ice water, low water, make water, red water, sea otter, slack water, still water, tap water, tread water, white-water

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