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pedestrian
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As an adjective, pedestrian means of or intended for those who are walking. As a noun, it means a walker.
Meanings of pedestrian
7 meaningsadjective
Of or intended for those who are walking.
“pedestrian crossing”
“pedestrian zone”
figurativeOrdinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
“His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy.”
“a pedestrian life”
dancePertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.
“The choreographer prefers pedestrian movements.”
noun
A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
Older and rare meanings (1)
datedAn expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).