This is the 5909th most frequent Chinese word.
外地
"Outside area" or "non-local."
In this sentence, '外地' refers to a place outside of the current location and is used to describe the origin of the tourist.
他是从外地来的游客。
He is a tourist who came from another place.
Here, '外地' pertains to areas outside of the company's headquarters, indicating other locations or cities.
这家公司的外地分部正在扩展业务。
The company's branches in other cities are expanding their operations.
In this context, '外地' refers to various places that are not the speaker's current location, emphasizing cultural diversity.