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cyclist

 

[ ˈsaɪ.kə.lɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

riding a bike

A person who rides a bicycle, especially as a hobby or for sport. Cyclists can range from casual riders to professional athletes competing in races.

Synonyms

biker, pedaler, rider

Examples of usage

  • He is an avid cyclist and enjoys riding his bike on the weekends.
  • The cyclist pedaled quickly to keep up with the rest of the group.
  • She joined a cycling club to meet other cyclists in her area.

Translations

Translations of the word "cyclist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ciclista

🇮🇳 साइकिल चालक

🇩🇪 Radfahrer

🇮🇩 pengendara sepeda

🇺🇦 велосипедист

🇵🇱 rowerzysta

🇯🇵 サイクリスト

🇫🇷 cycliste

🇪🇸 ciclista

🇹🇷 bisikletçi

🇰🇷 자전거 타는 사람

🇸🇦 راكب الدراجة

🇨🇿 cyklista

🇸🇰 cyklista

🇨🇳 骑自行车的人

🇸🇮 kolesar

🇮🇸 hjólreiðamaður

🇰🇿 велосипедист

🇬🇪 ველოსიპედისტი

🇦🇿 velosipedçi

🇲🇽 ciclista

Etymology

The term 'cyclist' originated in the mid-19th century from the word 'cycle' referring to a bicycle. Bicycles became popular in the late 19th century, leading to the need for a specific term to describe those who rode them. The word has since evolved to encompass a wide range of individuals who engage in cycling activities.

See also: bicycle, cycle, cycles, cyclic, cyclical, cycling, recycle, upcycle.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,803, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.