traveller
gb/tɹˈævəlɚ/ us/tɹˈævəlɚ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 9100
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
person who travels to places
A person who goes to different places, often to see new things or for work or holidays.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a/an] traveller [goes] to [a place]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'tourist' and 'traveller' as if they were exactly the same. In everyday speech they can overlap, but 'traveller' often suggests someone who takes longer or more independent trips, while 'tourist' often suggests short holidays and more typical sightseeing. Also note the spelling: British English uses 'traveller' and American English uses 'traveler'.
Visawe
tourist (Usually someone travelling mainly for a short holiday; can sound less independent than 'traveller'.)
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globetrotter (Informal; suggests someone who travels to many different countries, often regularly.)
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voyager (More literary; suggests long, often difficult journeys, sometimes by sea or in space.)
Vinyume
homebody (Someone who prefers to stay at home and does not like to travel.)
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stay-at-home (Describes a person who rarely leaves home or travels.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
frequent traveller
|solo traveller
|seasoned traveller
|business traveller
|budget traveller
|intrepid traveller
Mada
travel
|daily life
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- As a young traveller, she spent a year exploring South America on a tight budget.
- The city is popular with backpackers and independent travellers from all over the world.
- Experienced travellers know to keep photocopies of their passports in a separate bag.
- He writes a blog offering practical advice for solo travellers in Asia.
- Even for seasoned travellers, the desert crossing was a challenging journey.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The young traveller took many photos in Thailand.
- Travellers must show their passport at the border.
- She is a careful traveller and always plans her trips well.
- Many travellers visit this island in the summer.
- I want to be a traveller and see the world.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
passenger using transport service
A person who is going somewhere on a train, bus, plane, or other transport, usually as a passenger.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a] traveller on [a train/bus/flight]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the more general idea of a 'traveller' as someone who likes travelling. In transport announcements, signs, and news reports, 'travellers' almost always means 'passengers' using a particular service at that time.
Visawe
passenger (The most general word for someone travelling in a vehicle; does not carry the broader idea of liking to travel.)
Vinyume
non-traveller (Someone who is not currently making a journey and therefore not a passenger.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
rail travellers
|air travellers
|domestic travellers
|international travellers
|commuter travellers
Mada
transport
|travel
|transportation
Mifano
- Rail travellers faced long delays after a signal failure outside the city.
- Air travellers are advised to arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure.
- New security rules will affect all international travellers passing through the terminal.
- Special lanes have been opened for business travellers during peak times.
- The strike left thousands of commuters and long-distance travellers stranded.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Many travellers waited on the platform for the late train.
- All bus travellers must buy a ticket before they get on.
- The airport was full of tired travellers.
- Travellers on this flight can use free Wi‑Fi.
- Train travellers should check the new time table.
Nomino
C1
entity
3
member of Traveller ethnic group
A person from a special ethnic group in Britain or Ireland that has a travelling tradition and its own culture; the word is usually written with a capital letter: Traveller.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a] Traveller [from] [a place]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with the general meaning of 'traveller' as someone who likes to travel. In this sense it refers to a specific ethnic group and is usually capitalized: 'Traveller'. It should not be casually replaced with other terms like 'Gypsy', which can be inaccurate or offensive depending on context and group.
Visawe
nomad (Describes a person who moves from place to place, but does not refer to this specific ethnic group and can be inaccurate or insensitive if used instead of the proper name.)
Vinyume
settled person (Someone who lives permanently in one place, contrasting with traditionally itinerant groups.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
Irish Travellers
|Traveller community
|Traveller families
|Traveller site
|Roma and Travellers
Mada
society
|culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Local councils have a legal duty to provide authorised sites for Travellers.
- The documentary follows the daily life of an Irish Traveller family.
- Members of the Traveller community have called for stronger protections against discrimination.
- She researches health outcomes among Roma and Travellers in Western Europe.
- The school runs outreach programmes to support children from Traveller backgrounds.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Many Travellers in Ireland still move from place to place.
- Some Travellers live on special sites for their community.
- The government plans new services for Travellers and Roma people.
- He wrote a report about education for Traveller children.
- Travellers often face unfair treatment from other people.
Nomino
technical
C2
entity
4
sliding fitting on bar or rope
A metal or plastic part that slides along a bar, rope, or track, used to change the position or tightness of another part, for example on a boat.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a] traveller on [a track/rope/bar]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may assume this technical sense is related to people who travel. In engineering and sailing, a 'traveller' is a moving part, not a person. Context with boats, ropes, or mechanical tracks usually signals this meaning.
Visawe
sliding block (A more descriptive engineering term; does not always carry the specific nautical or technical sense of 'traveller'.)
Vinyume
fixed fitting (A component that does not move along a bar or rope, contrasting with a sliding traveller.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
mainsheet traveller
|traveller track
|boom traveller
|sliding traveller
Mada
engineering
|sports
|transport
|technology
Mifano
- The mainsheet traveller allows you to trim the sail more precisely in changing winds.
- After years of use, the traveller on the boom track had started to seize up.
- Make sure the traveller is locked before you tension the line.
- On this model, the jib sheet runs through a traveller that can be adjusted along the rail.
- The faulty traveller was replaced to restore smooth movement of the carriage.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The sailor moved the traveller to change the sail.
- Grease the traveller so it can slide easily on the track.
- This boat has a traveller in front of the steering wheel.
- If the traveller is stuck, the rope cannot move well.
- They checked the traveller before taking the boat out.
Nomino
technical
C2
entity
5
theatre curtain opening sideways
A theatre curtain that moves to the left and right from the middle, along a track, to open and close the stage.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a] traveller curtain [moves] along [a track]
Kosa la kawaida:
Because this sense is rare and technical, learners may misinterpret it as referring to a person. In theatre contexts, especially with words like 'curtain', 'stage', or 'track', 'traveller' usually means this special kind of curtain.
Visawe
draw curtain (A more general term for a curtain that is pulled horizontally, not specific to theatre jargon.)
Vinyume
fly curtain (A curtain that moves up and down vertically, contrasting with a sideways-moving traveller.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
front traveller
|rear traveller
|black traveller
|traveller curtain
Mada
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- The front traveller was closed while the crew reset the scene behind it.
- A simple traveller can hide complex set changes from the audience.
- They installed a new black traveller to provide a clean backdrop for projections.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The traveller opened, and the show began.
- Stage workers pulled the traveller to hide the actors.
- A traveller moves sideways, not up and down.
- The theatre bought a new black traveller for the stage.
- The director asked for the traveller to close slowly.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
traveller
IPA
GB/tɹˈævəlɚ/
US/tɹˈævəlɚ/
Silabi na mkazo
trav - el - ler (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (trav)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: traveller
- Plural: travellers
Familia ya neno
Semi
armchair traveller
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ tɹˈævəlɚ/
idiom
person who travels only via media
Someone who enjoys reading about or watching videos of other places instead of actually going there.
Mifano
- The series is perfect for the armchair traveller who wants to see the world without leaving home.
- As an armchair traveller, he knows a lot about Europe but has never been there.
- Travel blogs have made it easy for armchair travellers to explore remote regions online.
fellow traveller
1/fˈɛloʊ tɹˈævəlɚ/
idiom
sympathizer not formal member
Someone who agrees with or supports a group or idea but is not an official member of that group.
Mifano
- He was seen as a fellow traveller of the environmental movement, though he never joined a party.
- Critics accused the journalist of being a fellow traveller of extremist groups.
- The organization attracts not only members but also many fellow travellers who share its goals.
traveller's cheque
1/tɹˈævəlɚz t͡ʃˈɛk/
fixed phrase
prepaid cheque used while travelling
A special cheque you buy before a trip and can change for money or use to pay in other countries; it is safer than carrying a lot of cash.
Mifano
- She used traveller's cheques instead of cash during her first trip abroad.
- These days most banks encourage customers to use cards rather than traveller's cheques.
- Make sure you write down the numbers of your traveller's cheques in case they are lost or stolen.