People who are walking, especially in an area where vehicles also travel; those traveling on foot.
From Latin pedestris meaning 'on foot,' from pes/pedis 'foot.' Originally used more broadly for anything ordinary or commonplace, reflecting the humble nature of foot travel versus horseback.
The word 'pedestrian' beautifully illustrates semantic shift - it evolved from simply meaning 'on foot' to also meaning 'ordinary' or 'boring,' reflecting historical class distinctions where walking was for common people. Modern urban planning has elevated pedestrians back to a place of importance.
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