VocabDictionary

visitor

/ˈvɪz.ɪ.tər/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

An official or professional person who visits an institution to inspect it.

Example Sentences:
  • The school inspector arrived today as the official visitor.
  • University statutes often name a bishop as the visitor.
2.noun

A person who comes to visit a place or a person, typically as a guest or tourist.

Example Sentences:
  • The museum welcomed its millionth visitor this year.
  • We are expecting a few visitors from out of town this weekend.
Share & Learn With Friends

Share “visitor” with study groups, classmates, or on your social channels.

English Synonyms & Near Equivalents

English Antonyms & Opposites

Comprehensive Thesaurus Breakdown

Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “visitor”.

Thesaurus Entry
Cultural Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: from Old French visiteur, from medieval Latin visitator, from the verb visitare (frequentative of visere 'to go to see', from videre 'to see').

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of someone who comes to 'visit' you, with the suffix '-or' indicating the person performing the action.

Frequently Asked Questions About “visitor

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

In English, visitor (noun) is defined as: “An official or professional person who visits an institution to inspect it.”.

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

The school inspector arrived today as the official visitor.

3. What are English synonyms of “visitor”?

Common synonyms include:guest,caller,tourist,sightseer

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

Late Middle English: from Old French visiteur, from medieval Latin visitator, from the verb visitare (frequentative of visere 'to go to see', from videre 'to see').