equestrian

== English == === Etymology === Ultimately from Latin equester (“of or pertaining to equestrians/cavalry”) + -ianus (“-ian, related to”, adjective marker), from equus (“horse”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/ Hyphenation: eq‧ues‧tri‧an === Adjective === equestrian (comparative more equestrian, superlative most equestrian) Of horseback riding or horseback riders. (historical) Of or relating to the ancient Roman class of equites. ==== Derived terms ==== === Related terms === equine ==== Translations ==== === Noun === equestrian (plural equestrians) One who rides a horse. Synonyms: horseman, horserider Hyponym: equestrienne (fem. only, dated) (historical) Synonym of eques. ==== Derived terms ==== para-equestrian ==== Translations ==== === See also === cavalry horseback