Equestrian: meaning, definitions and examples
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equestrian
[ ɪˈkwɛstrɪən ]
sport
A person who rides horses, especially as a hobby or competitively.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is an experienced equestrian who competes in show jumping competitions.
- The equestrian community is passionate about horse welfare and training.
Translations
Translations of the word "equestrian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 equestre
- cavaleiro
- amazona
🇮🇳 अश्वारोही
🇩🇪 Reiter
🇮🇩 penunggang kuda
🇺🇦 кінний
🇵🇱 jeździec
🇯🇵 乗馬
🇫🇷 équestre
- cavalier
- cavalière
🇪🇸 ecuestre
🇹🇷 binici
🇰🇷 기수
🇸🇦 فروسية
🇨🇿 jezdecký
🇸🇰 jazdecký
🇨🇳 马术的
🇸🇮 konjeniški
🇮🇸 reiðmaður
🇰🇿 ат спорты
🇬🇪 ცხენოსანი
🇦🇿 atlı
🇲🇽 ecuestre
Etymology
The word 'equestrian' has its roots in the Latin word 'eques', meaning 'knight' or 'horseman'. Over time, it evolved to refer to individuals who ride horses. Equestrian activities have a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations where horses were essential for transportation, warfare, and agriculture. Today, equestrian sports and hobbies continue to be popular worldwide, showcasing the bond between humans and horses.