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bicyclist

 

[ ˈbaɪsɪklɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person riding

A bicyclist is someone who rides a bicycle. Bicyclists may ride for recreation, transportation, or competitive purposes. They are often seen on roads, bike paths, or cycling trails.

Synonyms

bike rider, biker, cyclist

Examples of usage

  • The bicyclist sped past us on the trail.
  • As a dedicated bicyclist, she participates in races regularly.
  • The city promotes safety measures for bicyclists on the roads.

Translations

Translations of the word "bicyclist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ciclista

🇮🇳 साइकिल चालक

🇩🇪 Radfahrer

🇮🇩 pengendara sepeda

🇺🇦 велосипедист

🇵🇱 rowerzysta

🇯🇵 自転車乗り

🇫🇷 cycliste

🇪🇸 ciclista

🇹🇷 bisikletçi

🇰🇷 자전거 타는 사람

🇸🇦 راكب الدراجة

🇨🇿 cyklista

🇸🇰 cyklista

🇨🇳 骑自行车的人

🇸🇮 kolesar

🇮🇸 hjólreiðamaður

🇰🇿 велосипедші

🇬🇪 ბისიკლეტის მძღოლი

🇦🇿 velosipedçi

🇲🇽 ciclista

Word origin

The word 'bicyclist' emerged in the late 19th century, derived from 'bicycle', which itself is a combination of the prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'cycle' referring to a wheel or circular motion. The term 'bicycle' was first used in the 1860s, and as cycling became a popular mode of transport and leisure activity, so did the need for a term to describe those who ride bicycles. The suffix '-ist' is commonly added to words to denote a person who practices or specializes in a certain activity, thus creating 'bicyclist' to reference someone who actively rides or engages in cycling. Throughout history, the role and visibility of bicyclists have evolved, particularly with the rise of cycling as both a sport and a sustainable mode of urban transport in modern times.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,515 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.