adj
equestrian
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adj
1
Relating to horse riding.
"She won a medal in the equestrian events at the Olympics."
noun
1
A person who rides horses, especially skillfully or competitively.
"The show attracted equestrians from all over the country."
How to Use Equestrian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with horse riding, or a horse rider.
Common pairings
equestrian sport
equestrian centre
skilled equestrian
Word Forms
more equestrian comparative, equestrians plural, most equestrian superlative
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Etymology
From Latin equester, "of horsemen," from equus ("horse").