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globetrotter

1 synonym and 1 antonym for globetrotter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person who often travels to faraway places.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

world traveler

Antonyms

How to use globetrotter

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

seasoned globetrotter avid globetrotter international globetrotter a true globetrotter

It is an informal, slightly playful word.

Etymology

Globetrotter is formed in English from globe and trotter. It is also spelled globe trotter or globe-trotter, and it has passed into several other languages, including German and French.

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Frequently asked questions

What does globetrotter mean?
A globetrotter is a person who travels often to faraway places.
How do you spell globetrotter?
It is usually written as one word, globetrotter. The forms globe trotter and globe-trotter also appear.
Is globetrotter a compliment?
It is generally a friendly, admiring word for someone with a lot of travel experience.

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