pedestrianism
Americannoun
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the exercise or practice of walking.
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commonplace or prosaic manner, quality, etc.
Etymology
Origin of pedestrianism
First recorded in 1800–10; pedestrian + -ism
Example Sentences
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There are places that are trying to do that and succeeding — cities, both in Europe and North America, accentuating pedestrianism and kicking cars out of their urban cores.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
This program, developed to encourage pedestrianism and safe outdoor interaction during lockdown, was inaugurated in May 2020 to mitigate the closure of parks and hiking trails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2021
It wasn’t always that way: back in the 19th century pedestrianism was one of the most popular events going.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 25, 2020
Once let a man become an enthusiast on long-distance pedestrianism, and he will neglect business and every thing else to follow his favorite pastime.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 20, 2015
It is true, that to see our friends the Cairngorm hills, one must walk, and that somewhat stiffly—but this is seldom an obstacle in any place where pedestrianism is not unfashionable.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, October 1847 by Various
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