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January 21, 2019 Word of the Day

mass transit /ˈmæs ˈtrænsət/ noun
mass transit
/ˈmæs ˈtrænsət/
noun
Mass transit system in Bangkok
Mass transit system in Bangkok
Definition of MASS TRANSIT

[noncount] chiefly US

: the system that is used for moving large numbers of people on buses, trains, etc.

  • The mayor is trying to encourage more commuters to use mass transit in order to alleviate traffic in the city.

— called also public transit

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