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equestrian

ih-KWEHS-tree-uhn

Equestrian (adj) means relating to horse riding. Example: “She won a medal in the equestrian events at the Olympics.”

adj
1
Relating to horse riding.
"She won a medal in the equestrian events at the Olympics."
noun
1
A person who rides horses, especially skillfully or competitively.
"The show attracted equestrians from all over the country."

How to use equestrian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with horse riding, or a horse rider.

Common pairings
equestrian sport equestrian centre skilled equestrian

Word forms

more equestrian comparative, equestrians plural, most equestrian superlative

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Etymology

From Latin equester, "of horsemen," from equus ("horse").

Origin: Latin

horseman horseback rider

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Frequently asked questions

What does “equestrian” mean?

The word “equestrian” means relating to horse riding. In plain terms, to do with horse riding, or a horse rider.

How do you pronounce “equestrian”?

“Equestrian” is pronounced ih-KWEHS-tree-uhn (/ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “equestrian” in a sentence?

Here is “equestrian” used in a sentence: “She won a medal in the equestrian events at the Olympics.”

What part of speech is “equestrian”?

Depending on how it is used, “equestrian” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “equestrian” come from?

The word “equestrian” comes from Latin. From Latin equester, "of horsemen," from equus ("horse").

Is “equestrian” a common word?

“Equestrian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “equestrian” have?

“Equestrian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to horse riding.

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