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tourist in Malay

pelancong

/ˈtʊəɹɪst/

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tourist in Malay: pelancong. In English, tourist means someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business; a leisure visitor.

Malay words for tourist

someone who travels for pleasure
pelancong

English meaning of tourist

  1. noun Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business; a leisure visitor.
  2. noun One who only has a superficial interest in something.
  3. noun An unwelcome newcomer, or appropriator, especially one who is inflammatory or uninformed, usually to seek attention, moral approval and superiority over the established hobbyists.
  4. noun A member of the visiting team in a match.

Full definition of tourist

tourist in a sentence

  • Tourist shops are full of kitsch.

Synonyms of tourist

tourist in other languages

Questions about tourist in Malay

What is the meaning of tourist in Malay?
Tourist in Malay is pelancong.
Apakah maksud tourist dalam bahasa Melayu?
Tourist: pelancong.
What does tourist mean in English?
Tourist means someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business; a leisure visitor.

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