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equestrian

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ɪˈkwɛstɹiən// UK //ɛkwˈɛstɹiən// eques·tri·an Archaic

adj. relating to horse riding or people who ride horses. You use this to describe sports, skills, or events that involve horses.

adj. relating to horse riding, horsemanship, or the use of horses in sport and leisure. Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe specific disciplines or facilities.


SIMPLE

The city is building a new equestrian center for the Olympics.

CONTEXTUAL

She has spent her entire life in the equestrian world, competing in both dressage and show jumping at a national level.

COMPLEX

The estate features extensive equestrian facilities, including a heated indoor arena and miles of private trails designed specifically for long-distance endurance training.

Synonyms
Origin

Ultimately from Latin equester (“of or pertaining to equestrians/cavalry”) + -ianus (“-ian, related to”, adjective marker), from equus (“horse”).

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; can also function as a countable noun to refer to a rider.

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