Meaning & use
Touristic
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Relating to or typical of tourists and tourism, often suggesting something aimed at visitors rather than locals.
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The old fishing village has become increasingly touristic, with souvenir shops on every corner.
We avoided the touristic restaurants and found a small place the locals loved.
A note on using this word
Often carries a mildly critical tone, implying a place has been altered or commercialized to cater to visitors.
Words with a similar meaning
tourist-orientedtouristy
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