Phrase guide

people mover

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A fully automated, grade-separated mass transit system, typically serving a small area such as an airport.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A car with a higher than normal passenger capacity, typically eight or nine passengers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, informal

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History

Etymology

Genericized trademark of the PeopleMover, a Disneyland attraction from the 1960s.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 旅客捷運系統 /旅客捷运系统 (lǚkè jiéyùn xìtǒng) — automated mass transit system
  • Chinese Mandarin: 捷運 /捷运 (jiéyùn) — automated mass transit system
  • Finnish: automaattijuna — automated mass transit system
  • Finnish: automaattimetro — automated mass transit system
  • Polish: mała kolej automatyczna — automated mass transit system