pedestrian

Etymology

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

adj

  1. (not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.
    pedestrian crossing
    pedestrian zone
  2. (comparable, figurative) Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
    His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy.
    a pedestrian life
    England were hugely impressive in the first half in particular, when their supporters inside this magnificent bowl at Stade Velodrome roared their approval as Russia were pressed into submission and made to look pedestrian. 11 June 2016, Phil McNulty, “England 1-1 Russia”, in BBC Sport
  3. (dance">dance) Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance">dance.
    The choreographer prefers pedestrian movements.

noun

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

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