sedentary
/ˈsɛd(ə)ntɛɹi/ · noun
Meaning
- A sedentary person
- Not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.
- (of a human population) Living in a fixed geographical location; the opposite of nomadic.
- (of a job, lifestyle, etc.) Not moving much; sitting around.
- Inactive; motionless; sluggish; tranquil
- Caused by long sitting.
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