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Definition of pedestrianize

pedestrianize

/pəˈdɛs.tɹi.ə.naɪz/
(UK: pedestrianise)
pe · des · tri · an · ize
Adjective:pedestrianized
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Past Simple:pedestrianized
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Past Participle:pedestrianized
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Present Participle:pedestrianizing
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pedestrianize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To convert a street or urban area for the exclusive use of pedestrians by restricting or prohibiting motor vehicle traffic.

Example

"The city council voted to pedestrianize the historic downtown square to boost local foot traffic and reduce air pollution."

2

To make something dull, commonplace, or uninspired.

Example

"Critics argued that the director's overly literal adaptation served only to pedestrianize a remarkably poetic novel."

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• Rhymes for pedestrianize

• Nearby Words

peddler
pedestal
pedestrian
pedestrianize
pedi
pediatric
pediatrician

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from 'pedestrian' (ultimately from Latin 'pedester', meaning 'going on foot', from 'pes', 'foot') combined with the verbal suffix '-ize'.

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