Visitor

Definition

Visitor refers to a person who visits a place, person, or institution, often temporarily or for a specific purpose.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɪz.ɪ.tɚ/
• Respelling: VIZ-i-ter

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɪz.ɪ.tə/
• Respelling: VIZ-i-tuh

Etymology

The word "visitor" originates from the Latin "visitare," meaning "to go to see" or "to attend," derived from "visere," meaning "to view or inspect." It entered Middle English through Old French "visiteur."

Derivatives

• Visit (verb/noun)
• Visitation (noun)
• Visitorial (adjective, rare)
• Visited (adjective)
• Revisitor (noun, rare)

Synonyms

• Guest
• Traveler
• Attendee

Antonyms

• Resident
• Host
• None

Usage

The noun "visitor" is commonly used to describe a person temporarily attending a location or event, as in "The museum had over 1,000 visitors last weekend." It also applies to individuals interacting socially, such as "She welcomed a visitor to her home."

Related Terms

• Tourist: A person traveling for leisure or pleasure.
• Guest: A person who is hosted by another.
• Explorer: A person who travels to discover new places.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person who visits a place: Refers to someone attending a location temporarily.
  • Example: "The visitor admired the art gallery's new exhibit."
• A person attending someone socially: Refers to an individual who comes to interact or stay briefly with someone.
  • Example: "The hospital allows one visitor per patient."
• An inspector or overseer (formal): Refers to a person conducting official visits to inspect or evaluate.
  • Example: "A university visitor evaluated the academic programs."