Equestrianism: meaning, definitions and examples

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equestrianism

 

[ ɪˌkwɛstrɪəˈnɪz(ə)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sport

Equestrianism is the skill or sport of riding horses. It involves various disciplines such as show jumping, dressage, eventing, and polo.

Synonyms

equitation, horse riding

Examples of usage

  • She has been practicing equestrianism for years.
  • Equestrianism requires a lot of dedication and training.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

Equestrianism can also refer to the lifestyle or culture associated with horses and horseback riding.

Synonyms

horse culture, horsemanship

Examples of usage

  • Her love for equestrianism led her to own multiple horses.
  • The ranch promotes equestrianism as a way of connecting with nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "equestrianism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipismo

🇮🇳 अश्वारोहण

🇩🇪 Reitsport

🇮🇩 olahraga berkuda

🇺🇦 кінний спорт

🇵🇱 jeździectwo

🇯🇵 馬術 (ばじゅつ)

🇫🇷 équitation

🇪🇸 equitación

🇹🇷 binicilik

🇰🇷 승마

🇸🇦 فروسية

🇨🇿 jezdectví

🇸🇰 jazdectvo

🇨🇳 马术 (mǎshù)

🇸🇮 jahanje

🇮🇸 hestamennska

🇰🇿 ат спорты

🇬🇪 მხედრობა

🇦🇿 atçılıq

🇲🇽 equitación

Etymology

The term 'equestrianism' originated from the Latin word 'eques', which means 'knight' or 'rider'. The practice of riding horses has a long history dating back to ancient times when horses were used for transportation, warfare, and agriculture. Over the years, equestrianism evolved into a sport and a recreational activity enjoyed by people around the world.

See also: equestrienne.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,874, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.