equestrian
ɪˈkwɛstriən
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Definition of equestrian - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
horse riderTECH.person who rides horsesTECH.
  • The equestrian competed in the national championship.
horseman rider
2.
Roman classTECH.member of the ancient Roman equitesTECH.
  • The equestrian held a significant position in Roman society.
cavalier knight

Adjective

1.
horseTECH.depicting a person on horsebackTECH.
  • The museum displayed an equestrian statue.
horseback mounted
2.
sportsTECH.related to horseback riding or ridersTECH.
  • She joined an equestrian club to learn riding.
mounted riding
3.
Roman historyTECH.related to the Roman equites classTECH.
  • He studied equestrian ranks in ancient Rome.
cavalry knightly
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Expressions with equestrian

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competitive events involving horse riding
She excelled in equestrian sport at the national level.
organized event where riders and horses compete or perform
They spent the weekend at an equestrian show in the countryside.
gymnastics and dance on a moving horse
Equestrian vaulting requires balance and coordination.

Origin of equestrian

Latin, equus (horse)

Terms with equestrian included in their meaning

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equestrian
the back of a horse used for riding
equestrian
person who rides horses for leisure or sport
equestrian gear
boot designed for horseback riding
equestrian
place where people learn to ride horses
equestrian safety
protective hard headgear worn while riding a horse for safety
equestrian
small field for grazing or training horses
equestrian
steady three-beat horse gait used for relaxed riding
equestrian
pony trained for shows and competitions

Examples of equestrian in a sentence

  • An experienced equestrian knows how to handle different horses.
  • An equestrian often served in the cavalry.
  • The equestrian was wealthy and influential.
  • The equestrian portrait was admired by all.
  • An equestrian sculpture stood in the town square.
  • The equestrian event was thrilling to watch.

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  1. French:cavalier, équestre, ...
  2. German:Reiter, reitend, ...
  3. Italian:cavaliere, equestre, ...
  4. Spanish:jinete, ecuestre, ...
  5. Portuguese:cavaleiro, a cavalo, ...
  6. Chinese:骑手, 骑马的, ...
  7. Japanese:騎手, 馬上の, ...
  8. Arabic:فَارِس, فَرَسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוֹכֵב סוּסִים, פָּרָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:конник, конный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вершник, кінний, ...
  12. Hindi:घुड़सवार, अश्वारूढ़, ...

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