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recreationist

recreationist

6.1
A person who plans and runs fun activities and programs for others
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃənɪst/
translation icon : recreacionista
  • Many recreationists enjoy planning outdoor activities.

Examples

  • As a dedicated recreationist, she organized outdoor camps for children each summer.

  • The recreationist organized a summer camp for children.

  • The city hired a recreationist to plan summer programs for local youth and families.

  • As a recreationist, she organizes sports leagues and community events throughout the year.

  • Many parks employ a recreationist to ensure activities are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

  • The recreationist planned various activities at the community center to promote fitness and well-being.

  • Every weekend, the recreationist led hiking trips to foster a love of nature among local residents.

How Senior

manager
149 2.7
recreationist
6.1
organizer
  • US
149 2.8

Surface Forms

recreationist singular
recreationists plural

Morphology

recreationist = recreation (transparent) = recreation + ist

The agentive suffix '-ist' productively forms a person associated with the noun 'recreation', yielding a straightforward meaning 'person involved in recreation'.

Etymology

Recreationist comes from the parts re- 'again' and create 'to make', and recreation originally meant 'making fresh again'. So a recreationist is someone who plans and organizes fun activities that help people relax and feel refreshed.