pedestrian-only
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/pəˈdɛstriən ˈoʊnli/
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/pəˈdɛstriən ˈəʊnli/
exclusive to pedestrians
Etymology
'pedestrian-only' originates from the combination of 'pedestrian,' which comes from Latin 'pedester,' meaning 'going on foot,' and 'only,' from Old English 'anlic,' meaning 'unique' or 'singular.'
'pedestrian' changed from the Latin word 'pedester' and eventually became the modern English word 'pedestrian.' 'Only' evolved from Old English 'anlic' to its current form.
Initially, 'pedestrian' meant 'going on foot,' and 'only' meant 'unique.' Over time, 'pedestrian-only' evolved to mean 'designated for pedestrians exclusively.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designated for use by pedestrians only, excluding vehicles.
The city center is a pedestrian-only zone.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 03:33