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commuter

Pronunciation: /kəˈmjuːtɚ/

The English word “commuter” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. One who commutes (etymology 1).
  2. To and from work and home.
  3. Using public transport.
  4. Normally a short form of commuter rail, commuter train or commuter bus; A transport system or a vehicle in such systems used to transport commuters (#2)

Etymology

From commute + -er. The sense of "one who travels to work" derives via commutation ticket, an early form of season ticket.

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