1. a visitor, especially one who comes from a distant place
Usage: formal; literary
2. a supernatural being that appears to someone
Usage: literary

Examples

• The old mansion rarely received visitants from the outside world.
• She welcomed the unexpected visitant with gracious hospitality.
• The hermit was surprised by a visitant who had traveled many miles to seek his wisdom.
• Local legends spoke of a mysterious visitant that appeared in the forest at midnight.
• The poet described the muse as a divine visitant who inspired his greatest works.
• Few visitants ventured to the remote mountain village during winter months.