equestrianism
- noun
- /ɪˈkwɛstriənɪzəm/
- Equestrianism requires dedication, as riders must train both themselves and their horses.
Thus it was an adjunct military art, a peacetime discipline akin to fencing and equestrianism.
- Thus it was an adjunct military art, a peacetime discipline akin to fencing and equestrianism.
Examples
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At 16, he moved with his father, now a marquis, to Paris, where he was educated in classical philosophy, equestrianism, and swordsmanship.
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Many young people are drawn to equestrianism because of their love for horses.
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She excelled in equestrianism, winning several competitions for her riding skills.
Synonyms
Sitting on and controlling a horse while it moves
An activity of sitting on a horse while it moves for sport or pleasure
Skill in riding, handling, and training horses
A skill for riding a horse, often as a sport
Surface Forms
Morphology
equestrianism = equestrian (transparent) = equestrian + ism
The noun is formed by the regular suffix '-ism' from 'equestrian' to mean the practice or system related to horse riding, a derivation predictable to learners who know 'equestrian'.
Etymology
The word equestrianism comes from the Latin roots eques ('horseman') and equus ('horse'), so think of a rider on a horse. That's why equestrianism means the skill and sport of riding, training, and caring for horses.