noun
globetrotter
GLOHB-trah-ter
Globetrotter (noun) means a person who often travels to faraway places. Example: “My aunt is a true globetrotter who has visited dozens of countries.”
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A person who often travels to faraway places.
"My aunt is a true globetrotter who has visited dozens of countries."
"The globetrotter returned home with stories from three continents."
"As a globetrotter, he keeps his passport close at hand."
How to use globetrotter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who travels all over the world.
When to use it
It is an informal, slightly playful word.
Common pairings
seasoned globetrotter
avid globetrotter
international globetrotter
a true globetrotter
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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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world traveler
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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.
What is the meaning of globetrotter?
"globetrotter" (noun) means a person who often travels to faraway places.
