ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Equestrian

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Equestrian is an adjective meaning Of horseback riding or horseback riders.

Meaning

Of horseback riding or horseback riders.

More Meanings

  1. One who rides a horse.
  2. (historical) Of or relating to the ancient Roman class of equites.
  3. (historical) Synonym of eques.

Example Sentences

They were an equestrian people.
After his death an equestrian statue was erected.
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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for equestrian

Depending on context, synonyms include horseman, horserider, eques.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include horseman, jockey, horse, riding, trooper, rider.

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