tourism

noun

USTUUR-iz-uhm/ˈtʊɹɪzəm/TAW-riz-uhm/ˈtɔːɹɪzəm/

3 meanings of tourism

1
noununcountable
The act of traveling to see new places, usually far from where you live.
Tourism takes people to new cities, beaches, and famous sights.
After the bridge opened, tourism to the island grew fast.
Similarsightseeing, travel
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2
noununcountable
The business of helping people travel, find hotels, and visit fun places.
Tourism is the main industry in this small coastal town.
Many local jobs depend on tourism during the busy season.
3
nounfigurativelyuncountable
Traveling to another place to do something special, like getting medical care.
Many people travel abroad for medical tourism to save money on surgery.
Dental tourism has grown as patients seek cheaper treatment in other countries.
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It comes from the word "tour" plus the ending "-ism".