equestrian
equestrian Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to horse riding or to people who ride horses.
"The country club recently opened a modern equestrian center with indoor arenas and jumping courses."
Depicting a person mounted on horseback, especially in sculpture or painting.
"A grand bronze equestrian statue of the general stands in the center of the public square."
• noun
A person who rides and handles horses, especially one skilled in competitive riding or dressage.
"As a seasoned equestrian, she spent every weekend training her mare for the regional show-jumping competition."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'equestrian', which specifically relates to horseback riding and riders, with 'equine', which pertains biologically to horses themselves.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin 'equester' ('belonging to a horseman'), derived from 'eques' ('horseman' or 'knight') and ultimately from 'equus' ('horse'), combined with the English suffix '-ian'.