viator

[ vahy-ey-tawr, -ter ]

noun

, plural vi·a·to·res [vahy-, uh, -, tawr, -eez, -, tohr, -].

1. a wayfarer; traveler.

viator

/ vaɪˈeɪtɔː /

noun

1. rare.
   a traveller

Word History and Origins

Origin of viator¹

First recorded in 1495–1505; from Latin viātor, equivalent to viā(re) “to travel” (derivative of via “way”) + -tor -tor

Word History and Origins

Origin of viator¹

C16: from Latin, from viāre to travel

Example Sentences

Car Tour of Lisbon - I’ve taken private tours before, but this private car tour from Viator took private tours to a new level.

From Salon

However, one new species named as part of the latest study -- named Protemnodon viator -- was much bigger, weighing up to 170 kg.

From Science Daily

Its name, viator, is Latin for 'traveller' or 'wayfarer'.

From Science Daily

Protemnodon viator was well-adapted to its arid central Australian habitat, living in similar areas to the red kangaroos of today.

From Science Daily

“Find a trusted partner with a flexible cancellation policy to allow for some added peace of mind,” advises Adam Lawless, a spokesperson for Viator.

From Seattle Times