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Pedestrianise vs Pedestrianism - What's the difference?

pedestrianise | pedestrianism |

As a verb pedestrianise

is to designate (a street) for the use of pedestrians only, disallowing motor vehicles.

As a noun pedestrianism is

a form of competitive walking of the nineteenth century, often professional and funded by wagering, from which the modern sport of racewalking developed.

pedestrianise

English

Alternative forms

* pedestrianize

Verb

  • To designate (a street) for the use of pedestrians only, disallowing motor vehicles.
  • Our trade has increased significantly since they pedestrianised the High Street.

    pedestrianism

    Noun

    (-)
  • A form of competitive walking of the nineteenth century, often professional and funded by wagering, from which the modern sport of racewalking developed.