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tourism
noun tour·ism \ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm\
: the activity of traveling to a place for pleasure
: the business of providing hotels, restaurants, entertainment, etc., for people who are traveling
Full Definition of TOURISM
1
: the practice of traveling for recreation
2
: the guidance or management of tourists
3
a : the promotion or encouragement of touring b : the accommodation of tourists
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First Known Use of TOURISM
1811
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