adj · noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/
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CMU ARPABET:IH0 K W EH1 S T R IY0 AH0 N
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Of horseback riding or horseback riders.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
They were an equestrian people.
After his death an equestrian statue was erected.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Of or relating to the ancient Roman class of equites.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
One who rides a horse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: horseman, horserider
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
Synonym of eques.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: eques
Antonyms: none provided
5
adjective
Meaning 5
of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
6
adjective
Meaning 6
of or relating to or composed of knights
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
7
noun
Meaning 7
a man skilled in equitation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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