Pedestrian
(noun)
- A person who is walking, rather than driving or riding in a vehicle.
- A person who is not in a vehicle and is crossing the street.
- A person who is not in a vehicle and is traveling by foot.
Origin:
From the latin word pedester, which means "on foot", from pes "foot" + -ester "-est".
Examples:
- The pedestrian was hit by the car.
- He was a pedestrian in the busy city.
- The pedestrian bridge provided a safer way to cross the highway.
- Pedestrian traffic was heavy in the area.
- The pedestrian zone was a popular spot for shopping and dining.