オーバーツーリズム

ōbā tsūrizumu
nounIntermediateLoanword from Englishオーバーツーリズム
formal

The excessive number of tourists visiting a particular destination, leading to environmental degradation, overcrowding, and negative impacts on local communities.

オーバーツーリズムが深刻化する中、観光地の持続可能性が脅かされている。

As overtourism worsens, the sustainability of tourist destinations is being threatened.

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This term is often used in discussions about sustainable tourism and the environmental impact of mass tourism.

Collocations

オーバーツーリズムの影響the impact of overtourismオーバーツーリズム対策measures against overtourism

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観光地の過密化phrase
overcrowding of tourist destinations

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use this term when discussing the negative effects of too many tourists in a single location.

Gold Rule

Precision

Ensure the term is used in contexts related to tourism and sustainability, not general travel.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English term 'overtourism', combining 'over-' (excessive) and 'tourism' (travel for pleasure).

📝Usage Notes

This term is commonly used in academic and policy discussions about tourism management and sustainability.

Word Breakdown

オーバー
excessive
prefix
+
ツーリズム
tourism
root
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