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pedestrian

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //pəˈdɛstɹiən// UK //pədˈɛstɹiən// pedes·tri·an Archaic

n. a person who is walking in a street or public area rather than driving a car or riding a bike.

n. a person walking in a street or along a road, especially in an area also used by vehicles. Often used in legal or urban planning contexts to distinguish foot traffic from motorists.


SIMPLE

The driver stopped to let the pedestrian cross the street.

CONTEXTUAL

The city council is planning to create more pedestrian zones to reduce air pollution in the center.

COMPLEX

Urban designers argue that prioritizing pedestrian safety over vehicle speed leads to more vibrant and economically successful neighborhood hubs.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Latin pedester, root pedestri- (from pedes) + -an (suffix forming adjectives).

Usage

Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'pedestrian crossing' or 'pedestrian zone'.

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