traveller

traveller — noun

1. a person who makes a journey from one place to another, especially one who trave

1.名詞A2
釋義

a person who makes a journey from one place to another, especially one who travels regularly or over long distances.

例句

Esteban met several other travellers at the train station in Barcelona.

countable noun with quantifier: several other travellers

The mountain hostel provides warm meals and clean beds for tired travellers.

adjective + traveller: tired travellers

同義詞
  • tourist

    focuses on leisure travel, often to specific attractions; narrower than 'traveller'

  • passenger

    someone riding a vehicle (train, plane, bus); emphasises the transport method rather than the journey

  • voyager

    more literary or formal; suggests a long, adventurous journey by sea or through space

文法句型

[adjective] traveller

traveller + preposition (from / to / through)

用法筆記

When describing someone who travels as part of their job, use a compound like 'business traveller' or 'frequent traveller' rather than just 'traveller' alone.

常見錯誤

❌I am a big traveller.
✅I travel a lot.' or 'I am a keen traveller.
💡English does not use 'big' with 'traveller' to mean someone who travels often; use 'frequent,' 'keen,' or 'seasoned' instead.

2. someone whose ethnic community traditionally moves periodically instead of settl

2.名詞B1
釋義

someone whose ethnic community traditionally moves periodically instead of settling in one permanent home, such as Romani Gypsies or Irish Travellers.

例句

Irish Travellers have a distinct culture with their own traditions and language.

proper noun + Traveller: Irish Travellers, cultural context

Femi's research examines the challenges faced by Traveller communities in accessing healthcare.

collocation: Traveller communities

同義詞
  • nomad

    a member of a people who move from place to place; broader and more general than 'Traveller,' which refers to specific ethnic groups in the British Isles

  • Romani (person)

    refers specifically to the Romani ethnic group, which is a subset of the broader Traveller community

文法句型

[Irish / Romani] Traveller

the Traveller community

Traveller + noun (family / site / culture)

用法筆記

When referring to a specific ethnic group, the word is often capitalised ('Traveller') and is considered more respectful than older terms like 'gypsy.' The two main groups in the UK and Ireland are Irish Travellers and Romani Travellers, each with their own distinct heritage.

常見錯誤

❌Travellers are all the same.
✅Traveller communities have diverse traditions and backgrounds.
💡Avoid stereotyping; different Traveller groups (Irish, Romani, Scottish) each have their own distinct culture and history.