"eventscape" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: eventscapes [plural]
Etymology: event + -scape Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|event|scape}} event + -scape Head templates: {{en-noun}} eventscape (plural eventscapes)
  1. (cultural anthropology) A set of locations (with associated actions and events) that jointly provide the setting for and represent a culturally important narrative. Categories (topical): Cultural anthropology
    Sense id: en-eventscape-en-noun-Lbk6r0KF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -scape Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 77 23 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -scape: 60 40
  2. (tourism) A location viewed as the venue for a public event. Categories (topical): Tourism
    Sense id: en-eventscape-en-noun-LjhP8fcb Topics: lifestyle, tourism, transport

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