"detouristify" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: detouristifies [present, singular, third-person], detouristifying [participle, present], detouristified [participle, past], detouristified [past]
Etymology: From de- + touristify. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|touristify}} de- + touristify Head templates: {{en-verb}} detouristify (third-person singular simple present detouristifies, present participle detouristifying, simple past and past participle detouristified)
  1. (travel, rare) To stop conforming to the expectations or patterns of tourists. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Travel
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