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Personal Transport

/ˈpɜːrsənl ˈtrænspɔːrt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A mode of transportation designed for individual use, such as bicycles, scooters, or personal vehicles.

    "Many urban dwellers prefer personal transport options like electric scooters for their daily commutes."
  2. 2

    Any vehicle or means that allows an individual to travel independently.

    "The rise of personal transport has led to a decrease in public transport usage in many cities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'personal' originates from the Latin 'personalis', meaning 'of a person', which evolved through Middle English. 'Transport' comes from the Latin 'transportare', meaning 'to carry across', which has been used in English since the late 14th century. The combination reflects the modern concept of individual mobility.

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