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Bystander vs Pedestrian - What's the difference?

bystander | pedestrian |

As nouns the difference between bystander and pedestrian

is that bystander is a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator while pedestrian is somebody walking rather than using a vehicle; somebody traveling on foot on or near a roadway.

As an adjective pedestrian is

of or intended for those who are walking.

bystander

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator

    • See also

    * rubberneck

    pedestrian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.
    • pedestrian crossing
  • (comparable) Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
    • His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy.

    Usage notes

    The use of pedestrian'' in the sense of ''ordinary'', ''dull'', ''everyday'', etc. has begun to become unfashionable in the 21st century, mainly due to the desire in many urban locations around the world to promote walking and cycling as healthy, less polluting, and less space consuming alternatives to driving. Young people in particular are unlikely to use ''pedestrian'' in the ''ordinary'' or ''dull sense.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Somebody walking rather than using a vehicle; somebody traveling on foot on or near a roadway.

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