touristry

noun

tour·​ist·​ry

ˈtu̇rə̇strē

plural -es

: the fact or practice of touring

also : the whole body of tourists

all the ruck and rabble of British touristry pour unhindered

—R. L. Stevenson

Word History

Etymology

tourist entry 1 + -ry

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