pedestrianism

[puh-des-tree-uh-niz-uhm]

noun

1. the exercise or practice of walking.

2. commonplace or prosaic manner, quality, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedestrianism¹

First recorded in 1800–10; pedestrian + -ism

Example Sentences

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.

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“I feel like I’m continuing this kind of quotidian dance practice that’s part of my legacy as a post-post-postmodern choreographer in New York City. I’m bringing in another type of pedestrianism — of the clinic, the doctor’s office, the courtroom, the interview.”

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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.

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He cites Mark Twain: “The true charm of pedestrianism does not lie in the walking, or in the scenery, but in the talking.”

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It wasn’t always that way: back in the 19th century pedestrianism was one of the most popular events going.

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