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Definition of paratransit

paratransit

/ˈpɛr.əˌtræn.zɪt/
par · a · tran · sit
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paratransit Lexical Profile

paratransit Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An alternative or supplementary passenger transportation service that does not follow fixed routes or schedules, specifically designed to assist individuals with disabilities, the elderly, or those unable to use standard public transit.

Example

"The city expanded its paratransit services to ensure wheelchair users had reliable, door-to-door transportation to medical appointments."

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• Nearby Words

parasitically
parasol
paratha
paratransit
paratroop
paratrooper
paratroops

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the prefix 'para-' (meaning auxiliary or alongside) and 'transit', originally developed to describe flexible passenger transportation that supplements fixed-route public transit systems.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paratransit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paratransit
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