pedestrian
n. countablen. 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.
The driver stopped to let the pedestrian cross the street.
The city council is planning to create more pedestrian zones to reduce air pollution in the center.
Urban designers argue that prioritizing pedestrian safety over vehicle speed leads to more vibrant and economically successful neighborhood hubs.
Borrowed from Latin pedester, root pedestri- (from pedes) + -an (suffix forming adjectives).
Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'pedestrian crossing' or 'pedestrian zone'.