Cyclist: meaning, definitions and examples
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cyclist
[ ˈsaɪ.kə.lɪst ]
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
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
Word origin
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.