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vis·i·tant  (vz-tnt)

n.

1. A visitor; a guest.

2. A supernatural being; a ghost or specter.

3. A migratory bird that stops in a particular place for a limited period of time.

adj.

Visiting.

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[Latin visitns, visitant-, present participle of visitre, to go to see; see visit.]

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visitant [ˈvɪzɪtənt]

n

1. a supernatural being; ghost; apparition

2. a visitor or guest, usually from far away

3. a pilgrim or tourist

4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Also called visitor a migratory bird that is present in a particular region only at certain times a summer visitant

adj

Archaic paying a visit; visiting

[from Latin vīsitāns going to see, from vīsitāre; see visit]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

visitant - someone who visits                   visitor traveler, traveller - a person who changes location boulevardier - a visitor of a city boulevard (especially in Paris) caller, company - a social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company" guest, invitee - a visitor to whom hospitality is extended visiting fireman - an important or distinguished visitor