noun

horseman

rider, equestrian, cavalryman

The skilled horseman rode gracefully.

The skilled horseman rode gracefully.

He was a horseman in the king's army.

He was a horseman in the king's army.

((a/the)) horseman a man who rides horses The skilled horseman won the race.

Synonyms: rider, equestrian, cavalier

From 'horse' + 'man'. Literally, a man who is associated with a horse, especially through riding.

Picture a man on a horse. The two parts of the word, 'horse' and 'man', directly describe the image.

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