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Definition tourism in American English

tourism noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈtʊˌrɪzəm/
1

the business of providing services for people who are traveling for their vacation

Example

The Caribbean is so dependent upon tourism.

Example

Space tourism may be a reality by the year 2010.

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1.1

related to tourism

Example

the tourism industry

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Definition tourism in American English