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equestrian

[ ih-kwes-tree-uhn ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to horseback riding or horseback riders:

    equestrian skill.

  2. mounted on horseback:

    equestrian knights.

  3. representing a person mounted on a horse:

    an equestrian statue.

  4. pertaining to or composed of knights or mounted warriors:

    an equestrian code of honor.

  5. of or relating to the ancient Roman equites.


noun

  1. a person who rides horses.

equestrian

/ ɪˈɛٰɪə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to horses and riding
  2. on horseback; mounted
  3. depicting or representing a person on horseback

    an equestrian statue

  4. of, relating to, or composed of Roman equites
  5. of, relating to, or composed of knights, esp the imperial free knights of the Holy Roman Empire
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a person skilled in riding and horsemanship
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰܱˌ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ܱt·· noun
  • ԴDze·ܱt· adjective noun
  • ܲe·ܱt· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of equestrian1

1650–60; < Latin equestri ( s ) (compare eques horseman) + -an
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Word History and Origins

Origin of equestrian1

C17: from Latin equestris, from eques horseman, knight, from equus horse
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Example Sentences

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Their mission goes beyond the saddle — they’re about preserving tradition, building cultural bridges and creating a more inclusive future for the next generation of equestrians.

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After the initial plans for a temporary facility in the Sepulveda Basin were nixed, equestrian was supposed to be headed to Temecula’s Galway Downs.

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The 242-acre site was approved by a Los Angeles City Council vote last month to host the 2028 Olympic equestrian competition.

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Six politicians representing Temecula and Riverside county sent a letter Tuesday night to double down on their support for Galway Downs as the site for equestrian events.

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Rubber crumb is often used as flooring for equestrian centres and children's playgrounds.

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