pedestrians

noun

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

(dated) An expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.

adjective

(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.

(comparable, figurative) Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.

(dance) Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.

Roots

pesped- · Latin · foot

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