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equestrian

Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɛstrɪən, ɛ-/

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Definition of equestrian

adjective

  • relating to horse riding:his amazing equestrian skills
  • depicting or representing a person on horseback:an equestrian statue
  • (in ancient Rome) relatinɡ or belonɡinɡ to the wealthy class known as the equites (see equites).

noun

  • a rider or performer on horseback.
  • (in ancient Rome) a member of the equites (see equites).

Origin:

mid 17th century (as an adjective): from Latin equester 'belonging to a horseman' (from eques 'horseman, knight', from equus 'horse') + -ian

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