voluntourist

/vɒlənˈtʊəɹɪst/

voluntourist means A tourist who takes part in voluntourism. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

voluntourist is pronounced /vɒlənˈtʊəɹɪst/.

Etymology

Blend of volunteer + tourist.

noun

A tourist who takes part in voluntourism.“As summer looms, many Americans — college students, retirees and others who stand at the cusp of life changes — will make similar choices in search of transformational experiences. An industry exists to make these easier to make: the voluntourism business. A voluntourist is someone like Jack, who wishes to combine exotic vacation travel with volunteer work.”