单词 | untouristy |
释义 | untouristyadj.n. Not characterized or dominated by tourists or tourism; (also) rarely or never visited by tourists. Also occasionally as n. (with the): untouristy places or things, considered collectively. Cf. untouristed adj., non-touristy adj. at non- prefix 3b.Frequently with connotations of tastefulness or authenticity. ΚΠ 1883 Lady Wolseley Let. 8 June in G. Arthur Lett. Lord & Lady Wolseley (1922) ix. 110 We have returned to like Freshwater better than any place we have been to: so un-touristy, and the downs, beach, and rural lanes all so accessible. 1935 Country Life 10 Aug. 140/1 It [sc. canoeing] takes you through the most unfrequented and un-touristy country and to hidden corners which even the hardiest walker would find it hard to reach. 1962 Harper's Bazaar Aug. 57/3 Basutoland is for the sophisticated traveller seeking the untouristy. 1991 Down East July 39/2 Route 1 bisects a downtown of markets and barber shops and branch banks and other decidedly untouristy attractions. 2014 Washington Post (Nexis) 5 Oct. f2 It was a delight to immerse ourselves in the Bavarian culture and language and experience the small-town, untouristy atmosphere of Penzberg. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.n.1883 |
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