equestrian

An equestrian sculpture of w:BrazilBrazilian military hero w:David CanabarroDavid Canabarro (1796–1867)

Meanings

Adjective

  • Of horseback riding or horseback riders.
  • Of or relating to the ancient Roman class of equites.

Noun

  • One who rides a horse.
  • Synonym of eques

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Origin

  • Ultimately from Latin equester ("of or pertaining to equestrians/cavalry") + -ianus, from equus.

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