equestrian

CEFRC1

/ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to horse riding.

  2. 02

    noun

    A person who rides horses.

Examples

  • Equestrian is the only mixed-gender Olympic event.

  • This is an equestrian town! You will see horses everywhere.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or relating to the ancient Roman class of equites.

  2. One who rides a horse.

  3. Of horseback riding or horseback riders.

More examples

In context

  • After his death an equestrian statue was erected.

  • They were an equestrian people.

  • The society of colonial Spanish-America was one of the most equestrian in all history, and, to a very great extent, its existence depended on the adaptability of the Old World horse to New World conditions.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Ultimately from Latin equester (“of or pertaining to equestrians/cavalry”) + -ianus (“-ian, related to”, adjective marker), from equus (“horse”).