visitress

/ˈvɪsɪtrɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who visits someone, especially as a guest or in an official capacity; a female visitor, visitor, or guest.

“The foreign minister’s visitress met with the president to discuss diplomatic relations.”

2. noun

A woman who rules a place or country in the absence of the ruler, especially in ancient times.

“During her father’s absence, the young princess served as the visitress of the kingdom.”

Synonyms

  • guest
  • guestess
  • visitor

Antonyms

  • host
  • hostess