Commuter

usgb/kəˈmjuːtər/
noun

A person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis.

Mr. Smith is a commuter who takes the train to his office in the city every day.
Visual representation of "commuter" - A person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis.

Often appears as...

  • daily commuter
  • railway commuter
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Travel Routine

Refers to regular travel between home and work, not occasional trips.

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She became a commuter after getting a job in downtown.
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Mode Neutral

Doesn't specify the mode of transportation; could be train, car, bus, etc.

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Even as a subway commuter for years, he switched to biking recently.
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Not Just Workers

Can include students or anyone regularly traveling to a destination.

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Many university students are commuters from nearby towns.
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