Pedestrians: meaning, definitions and examples

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pedestrians

 

[ pษชหˆdษ›strษชษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

walking on the street

Pedestrians are people who are walking on the street, typically on foot and not in vehicles. They have the right of way at crosswalks and are expected to follow traffic signals.

Synonyms

foot traffic, walkers

Examples of usage

  • Drivers should always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
  • Pedestrians must obey traffic signals for their safety.
Context #2 | Noun

city environment

Pedestrians are individuals moving around in urban areas, often on sidewalks or in pedestrian zones. They contribute to the vitality and liveliness of a city.

Synonyms

city dwellers, urban walkers

Examples of usage

  • The city has implemented measures to make the streets safer for pedestrians.
  • Pedestrians enjoy walking around the downtown area.
Context #3 | Noun

legal perspective

In legal terms, pedestrians are individuals who are not using motorized transportation. Laws protect pedestrians and define their rights and responsibilities on the road.

Synonyms

foot passengers, non-drivers

Examples of usage

  • The law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in designated crossing areas.
  • Pedestrians have the right to seek compensation for injuries caused by negligent drivers.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedestrians" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedestres

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฆเคฒ เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FuรŸgรคnger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pejalan kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัˆะพั…ะพะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piesi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฉ่กŒ่€… (ใปใ“ใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piรฉtons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peatones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yayalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ–‰์ž (bohaengja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุดุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chodci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chodci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒไบบ (xรญngrรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peลกci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gangandi vegfarendur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐััƒ ะถาฏั€ะณั–ะฝัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (gamvlelebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piyada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peatones

Etymology

The term 'pedestrian' originated in the 18th century from the Latin word 'pedestris,' which means 'on foot.' Initially used to refer to a person traveling on foot, it has evolved to encompass various contexts, including urban planning, transportation laws, and safety regulations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,169, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.