Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person on vacation; someone who is devoting time to pleasure or relaxation rather than to work: A "vacationist" is an individual who is currently taking a holiday or break from their usual work or routine, primarily for the purpose of leisure, travel, or rest.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The resort was filled with vacationists enjoying the sunny beaches. (The holiday location was occupied by people on vacation who were enjoying the sunny beaches.)
  • As a dedicated vacationist, she plans her trips months in advance. (As a person who prioritizes taking vacations, she organizes her trips many months ahead of time.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "vacationist" often carries a neutral or descriptive tone, simply identifying a person's current status as being on holiday. It can imply a temporary state of leisure-seeking.
  • The small coastal town's economy relies heavily on the summer influx of vacationists. (The economy of the small town by the sea depends significantly on the arrival of people on vacation during the summer.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vacationer (n): This is a more common synonym for "vacationist," with identical meaning. The choice between them is often a matter of regional or stylistic preference.
  • The hotel caters to both business travelers and vacationers.
• Holidaymaker (n): Primarily used in British English, equivalent to "vacationist" in American English.
  • The park is a popular destination for holidaymakers.
• Tourist (n): A broader term for a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. A "vacationist" is a type of tourist, but "tourist" can also refer to day-trippers or those on shorter excursions.
  • The historic district was crowded with tourists.

Synonyms

• Holiday-goer: A person who goes on holiday.
• Leisure traveler: A person traveling for pleasure rather than business.
• Traveler: A general term for someone on a journey.

Notes on Meaning

• The core meaning of "vacationist" is specifically tied to the act of being on a vacation—a planned period of leisure and absence from work or duty. It does not typically refer to someone who is merely idle or resting at home without the context of a formal holiday.
• While very similar, "vacationist" can sometimes sound slightly more formal or less common in everyday speech than "vacationer."

Noun

1. someone on vacation; someone who is devoting time to pleasure or relaxation rather than to work