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commuter

 

[ kəˈmjuːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

daily travel

A person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis, typically using public transportation.

Synonyms

journeyer, passenger, traveler, traveller

Examples of usage

  • He is a commuter who takes the train to the city every day.
  • The commuter bus was crowded during rush hour.
  • She joined a carpool with other commuters to save money on gas.
  • The new highway has reduced the commuting time for many commuters.
  • Commuters often read or listen to music during their journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "commuter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passageiro diário

🇮🇳 आवागमन करनेवाला

🇩🇪 Pendler

🇮🇩 penglaju

🇺🇦 пасажир, який щоденно доїжджає

🇵🇱 dojeżdżający

🇯🇵 通勤者 (つうきんしゃ)

🇫🇷 navetteur

🇪🇸 viajero diario

🇹🇷 günlük yolcu

🇰🇷 통근자 (통근자)

🇸🇦 راكب يومي

🇨🇿 dojíždějící

🇸🇰 dochádzajúci

🇨🇳 通勤者 (通勤者)

🇸🇮 dnevni potnik

🇮🇸 daglegur farþegi

🇰🇿 күнделікті жүргінші

🇬🇪 ყოველდღიური მგზავრი

🇦🇿 gündəlik sərnişin

🇲🇽 viajero diario

Etymology

The term 'commuter' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb 'commute', meaning to travel some distance regularly between one's home and place of work. The concept of commuting became more common with the rise of industrialization and urbanization, as people needed to travel from suburban areas to city centers for work. Today, commuters play a vital role in the functioning of cities, relying on various modes of transportation to reach their destinations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,703, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.