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equestrian definition

eques·trian (ē kwes′trē ən, i-)

adjective

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

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

noun

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

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equestrian Usage Examples

Possessives

  • year: In addition to the top class competition, the show offers a majestic line-up of displays and entertainment at this year's equestrian spectacular.

Converse of object

  • include: However, it offers scope for a variety of uses including equestrian.

Adjective modifier

  • British: I would like to ask the President whether he would welcome British equestrians to join French hunts.

Modifies a noun

  • statue: The naked lady astride her horse is one of the very few equestrian statues outside London to have a Grade ll listing.

Noun used with modifier

  • bronze: A bronze equestrian statue in front of the Castle in honor of Field-Marshall Viscount Combermere erected.
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equestrian quotes

There are only two classes in good society in England: the equestrian classes and the neurotic classes.

-Shaw, George Bernard

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