Definition

A person who travels regularly between their home and work or school, often commuting from a suburb to a city.

Example

Every morning, the commuter takes the train to the city for work.

Conversation

I saw a lot of commuters on the train this morning.

Yeah, rush hour can get pretty crowded.

It's interesting how many people travel the same route every day as a commuter.

I know! It feels like we're all part of the same routine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Commuter → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "mutare" (meaning to change). The word refers to a person who changes locations, typically traveling from home to work and back.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who travels 'together' ('com-') to 'change' ('mutare') their location, like going from home to work.

Visually Confused Words