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pedestrian

/pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/
noun
  1. A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

    Similar: footer, footfarer, footgoer

  2. Specifically, an expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.

Synonymsfooter, footfarer, footgoer, footman
adjective
  1. Of or intended for those who are walking.

    "pedestrian crossing"

  2. Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.

    "His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy."

  3. Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.

    "The choreographer prefers pedestrian movements."

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