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The definition of equestrian is something or someone involved in horses or horseback riding.

(adjective)

An example of something equestrian is a novel about horses; an equestrian novel.

An equestrian is defined as a horseback rider.

(noun)

An example of an equestrian is polo player.

See equestrian in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of horses, horsemen, horseback riding, or horsemanship
depicting a person on horseback: an equestrian statue
1. of the ancient Roman equites
2. of or made up of knights

Origin: < L equestris (< eques, horseman < equus, horse: see hippo-) + -an

noun

a rider on horseback, esp. one performing acrobatics on horseback, as in a circus

Related Forms:

equestrianism noun

See equestrian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to horseback riding or horseback riders.
Depicted or represented on horseback: an equestrian statue of a famous monarch.

noun

One who rides a horse or performs on horseback.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin equester, equestr-

Origin: , from eques, horseman

Origin: , from equus, horse; see ekwo- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

e·quesˈtri·an·ism, e·quesˈtri·an·ship noun

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