equestrian

/ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/

adj 2noun 2

Collocations

ADJ.

all, bronze, clear, most

VERB + EQUESTRIAN

like, prize

EQUESTRIAN + NOUN

competition, history, people, statue, town

PREP.

in, in, upon

ADV.

only

Definitions

adj

Of horseback riding or horseback riders.

They were an equestrian people.

After his death an equestrian statue was erected.

Of or relating to the ancient Roman class of equites.

noun

One who rides a horse.

Synonym of eques.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a man skilled in equitation

horseman

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

They were an equestrian people.

Wiktionary

After his death an equestrian statue was erected.

Wiktionary

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 condi

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Equestrian is the only mixed-gender Olympic event.

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This is an equestrian town! You will see horses everywhere.

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Mary won the 2nd prize in the equestrian competition.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, equestrian is marked as historical. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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