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
- One who rides a horse.
- (historical) Of or relating to the ancient Roman class of equites.
- (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
- equestrians
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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