Passenger

Definition

Passenger is a noun that refers to a person who is traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel but is not operating it. It can also refer, in a figurative sense, to someone who is passively carried or supported by others in a group or activity.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpæs.ən.dʒɚ/
• Respelling: PASS-en-jer

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpæs.ən.dʒə/
• Respelling: PASS-en-juh

Etymology

The word "passenger" originates from the Old French "passager," meaning "traveler," derived from "passer" (to pass) and the Latin "passus" (step or pace). It entered Middle English in the 14th century and has been in continuous use since.

Derivatives

• Passage (noun)
• Passengerless (adjective)
• Passengerly (adjective, rare)
• Passengership (noun, rare)
• Passager (noun, archaic)

Synonyms

• Traveler
• Commuter
• Rider

Antonyms

• Driver
• Operator
• Pilot

Usage

The term "passenger" is commonly used in the context of transportation. For example, "The car can seat five passengers" or "Airlines prioritize the safety of their passengers."

Related Terms

• Driver: The person operating a vehicle.
• Conductor: A person responsible for managing passengers on a train or bus.
• Transit: The act of traveling from one place to another.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel: Refers to an individual who is not involved in operating the mode of transportation.
  • Example: "There were 50 passengers on the bus."
• A figurative participant in a group or activity: Refers to someone who is present but not actively contributing.
  • Example: "In the project, he felt more like a passenger than a team member."