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Definition of equestrianism
equestrianism
/ɪˈkwɛstriənɪzəm/
e · ques · tri · an · ism
Adjective:equestrian
equestrianism Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
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• noun
1
The skill, sport, or practice of horse riding, encompassing competitive disciplines such as dressage, show jumping, and eventing.
Example
"She dedicated her weekends to equestrianism, training her mare for the regional dressage championships."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 18th century from the adjective 'equestrian' plus the suffix '-ism'. It traces back to the Latin 'equester' (belonging to a horseman), from 'eques' (horseman or knight), and ultimately 'equus' (horse).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Equestrianism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/equestrianism