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travelers

/ˈtræv.əl.ərz/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

People who are making a journey or who travel frequently, especially to distant places.

Example Sentences:
  • The airport terminal was crowded with weary travelers waiting for their delayed flights.
  • Experienced travelers know that packing light is the secret to a stress-free trip.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'travailen' (to toil, labor, or journey), which traces back to the Old French 'travailler'. The word originally implied that traveling was a laborious or arduous task, reflecting the difficulty of movement in medieval times before evolving into the modern sense of journeying for pleasure or exploration.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'travelers' as people who 'tra-vail' (work hard) to see the world.

Frequently Asked Questions About “travelers

1. What is the meaning of “travelers” in English?

In English, travelers (noun) is defined as: “People who are making a journey or who travel frequently, especially to distant places.”.

2. How do you use “travelers” in a sentence?

The airport terminal was crowded with weary travelers waiting for their delayed flights.

3. What are English synonyms of “travelers”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “travelers”?

Derived from the Middle English 'travailen' (to toil, labor, or journey), which traces back to the Old French 'travailler'. The word originally implied that traveling was a laborious or arduous task, reflecting the difficulty of movement in medieval times before evolving into the modern sense of journeying for pleasure or exploration.