Explorer vs. Tourist

Explorer vs. Tourist — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Explorer and Tourist

Explorernoun

One who explores something

Touristnoun

Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.

Explorernoun

A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.

Touristnoun

(derogatory) One who visits a place or attends a social event out of curiosity, wanting to watch without commitment or involvement.

Explorernoun

Any of various hand tools, with sharp points, used in dentistry.

Touristnoun

A member of the visiting team in a match.

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Explorernoun

A visual representation of a file system etc. through which the user can navigate.

Touristnoun

someone who travels for pleasure

Explorernoun

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)