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Definition of horseman

horseman

/ˈhɔːrs.mən/
horse · man
Plural:horsemen
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• noun

1

A person, especially a man, who rides on horseback or is skilled in riding, training, and caring for horses.

Example

"As an experienced horseman, he could calm even the most skittish stallion in the stable."

2

A soldier who fights on horseback; a cavalryman.

Example

"The ancient chronicler described how a troop of lightly armed horsemen scouted the valley ahead of the main army."

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• Nearby Words

horselaugh
horseless
horselike
horseman
horsemanship
horsemeat
horseplay

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English horsman, continuing Old English horsmann, a compound of hors ('horse') and mann ('man, person').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horseman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horseman
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