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excursionist

American  
[ik-skur-zhuh-nist, -shuh-] / ɪkˈskɜr ʒə nɪst, -ʃə- /

noun

  1. a person who goes on an excursion.


excursionist British  
/ -ʒənɪst, ɪkˈskɜːʃənɪst /

noun

  1. a person who goes on an excursion

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of excursionist

First recorded in 1820–30; excursion + -ist

Example Sentences

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When the Ontario liquor stores actually opened, however, it quickly became obvious that an "excursionist," unless roped, hog-tied and branded as such, could not possibly be distinguished from a "tourist."

From Time Magazine Archive

On the turns, to save damage to his boat's lightweight hull, Driver Jones slowed down like a Sunday excursionist.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I don't know 's I want to harbor him all winter," answered the excursionist frankly, striking into a good traveling gait as she started off toward the railroad station.

From The Queen's Twin and Other Stories by Jewett, Sarah Orne

An excursion party has just arrived, but this occurs, sometimes, several times in a day,—for Nantasket is a Mecca to the excursionist.

From The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3 by Various

He wore the pepper-and-salt suit which distinguishes the country excursionist taking the day off in London.

From The Man Who Knew by Wallace, Edgar

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