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pedestrian

Pronunciation: /pəˈdɛstɹiən/

The English word “pedestrian” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or intended for those who are walking.
  2. Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
  3. Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.

noun

  1. A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
  2. An expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.

Etymology

From Latin pedester (oblique stem pedestri-) + English -an.

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