Definitions
- Referring to a person who is walking on foot, especially in a city or urban area. - Describing something that is ordinary, unremarkable, or lacking in creativity. - Talking about a person who is not driving or riding a vehicle.
- Referring to a person who walks for exercise, leisure, or transportation. - Describing a device used by people with mobility issues to assist with walking. - Talking about a person who is walking as opposed to driving or riding a vehicle.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a person who is walking on foot.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person who is not driving or riding a vehicle.
- 3Both can be used to describe a form of physical activity.
- 4Both can be used to describe a means of transportation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Pedestrian is more commonly used to describe a person walking in an urban area, while walker is more commonly used to describe a person walking for exercise or leisure.
- 2Connotation: Pedestrian can have a negative connotation, implying something is dull or unremarkable, while walker does not have this connotation.
- 3Device: Walker can also refer to a device used by people with mobility issues, while pedestrian does not have this meaning.
- 4Formality: Pedestrian is more formal than walker, which is more casual and conversational.
Remember this!
Pedestrian and walker both refer to a person who is walking on foot, but they differ in their usage, connotation, device association, formality, and etymology. Pedestrian is more commonly used to describe a person walking in an urban area, while walker is more commonly used to describe a person walking for exercise or leisure. Pedestrian can have a negative connotation, while walker does not. Walker can also refer to a device used by people with mobility issues, while pedestrian does not have this meaning. Pedestrian is more formal than walker, which is more casual and conversational. Finally, pedestrian comes from the Latin word 'pes' meaning foot, while walker comes from the Old English word 'wealcan' meaning to roll or toss.
