Pedestrian: Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide

Meaning 1：person walking (pedestrian)

pedestrian 🔊

/pəˈdestriən/

A person who is walking, especially in a town or city.

Pedestrian walking on crosswalk in city street

person walking 🔊

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/ˈpɜːrsən ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

A person who is traveling on foot, especially in an urban area.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'pedester' (going on foot), from 'pes, ped-' (foot).

💡 Mnemonic

Remember 'ped' means foot; a pedestrian uses feet to travel.

📖 Example

As a pedestrian, I always wait for the green light before crossing the busy intersection. 🔊 As a pedestrian, I always wait for the green light before crossing the busy intersection.

🔗 Collocations

pedestrian crossing – A designated area for pedestrians to cross a road.

pedestrian zone – An area closed to motor vehicles for pedestrian use.

pedestrian traffic – The movement of people on foot in a particular area.

🔄 Synonyms

walker (n.) – A person who walks, especially for exercise or pleasure.

hiker (n.) – A person who walks long distances in the countryside for pleasure.

foot traveler (n.) – A person who travels on foot.

🚫 Antonyms

driver (n.) – A person who drives a vehicle.

motorist (n.) – A person who drives a car.

cyclist (n.) – A person who rides a bicycle.

🌱 Derivatives

pedestrianize (v.) – To convert an area into a pedestrian-only zone.

pedestrianism (n.) – The practice or activity of walking.

pedestrian crossing (n.) – A crosswalk for pedestrians.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'pedester' meaning 'on foot'. In ancient Rome, it referred to infantry. The modern sense 'person walking' appeared in 18th century.