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Holsteiner

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A native or inhabitant of Holstein, the southern half of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A horse of a breed originating in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • There are unflappable, lazy Holsteiners and sensitive, spooky Holsteiners.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Holstein

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Holstein + -er, or directly from the German Holsteiner.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Old Norse: holtsetar — person from Holstein
  • Old Norse: hollsetar — person from Holstein
  • Polish: Holsztynianin — person from Holstein
  • Polish: Holsztynianka — person from Holstein