noun

cavalryman

cavalryman, trooper

The cavalryman rode a powerful black horse.

The cavalryman rode a powerful black horse.

A statue of a famous cavalryman stands in the park.

A statue of a famous cavalryman stands in the park.

((a/the)) cavalryman a soldier who fights on horseback The cavalryman was a brave soldier.

Synonyms: trooper, horse soldier

From 'cavalry' (horse soldiers) + 'man'. 'Cavalry' comes from Italian 'cavallo' (horse).

Think of a 'man' in the 'cavalry'. The 'caval-' part is related to horses, like in 'cavalcade'.

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