sedentary

Universal Words adjective 1 (of work, activities, etc.) in which you spend a lot of time sitting down: a sedentary job / occupation * a sedentary lifestyle 2 (of people) spending a lot of time sitting down and not moving: He became increasingly sedentary in later life. 3 (technical) (of people or animals) that stay and live in the same place or area: Rhinos are largely sedentary animals. * a sedentary population