Outrider: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrider

 

[ หˆaสŠtraษชdษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

escort, horse

An outrider is a person on horseback or in a vehicle who acts as a scout or escort for a group, often preceding or following a procession. They can provide security, help to direct traffic, and ensure the smooth movement of the main event. Historically, outriders played a vital role in royal parades and military formations. They are also associated with motorsport events, serving as safety personnel.

Synonyms

escort, guide, scout

Examples of usage

  • The outrider led the parade through the city streets.
  • During the race, the outriders ensured the safety of the participants.
  • She worked as an outrider for the governor's motorcade.

Translations

Translations of the word "outrider" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavaleiro de escolta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคพเค‚เคŸ เค—เคพเคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorreiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengawal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟะตั€ะตะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedpoborowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฆใƒˆใƒฉใ‚คใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cavalier d'escorte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ padrino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnderen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ž์žก์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทู„ูŠุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edvoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predvoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predvoj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณruforli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹ะฝา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถncรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ padrino

Etymology

The term 'outrider' originates from the combination of 'out,' meaning outwards or away from, and 'rider,' referring to someone who rides. This term has roots in the Middle English 'rider,' which itself comes from the Old English 'rฤซdere,' meaning one who rides, particularly on horseback. Historically, outriders were utilized in various cultures for processions and military movements, where their role was crucial for the safety and organization of the main group. Over time, the usage of the word has evolved to include modern contexts, such as motorsport and ceremonial events, solidifying the outrider's role as both an indicator of status and a figure of protection.