pedestrianism

noun pe·des·tri·an·ism \-ə-ˌni-zəm\

Definition of PEDESTRIANISM

a : the practice of walking

b : fondness for walking for exercise or recreation

: the quality or state of being unimaginative or commonplace

1808

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