equestrian

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a man skilled in equitation
  2. adjective of or relating to or composed of knights
  3. adjective of or relating to or featuring horseback riding

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

horseman, horseback rider

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