traffic island
/ˌtɹæfɪk ˈaɪlənd/
UK: /ˌtɹæfɪk ˈaɪlənd/
traffic island
English
Noun
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Definition
A raised or otherwise marked area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded, so as to direct the traffic flow and provide a safe place for pedestrians to wait while crossing the road.
Etymology
From traffic (noun) + island (noun).
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