Horsemen Meaning in English

word · lemma: horseman

US

ˈhɔɹsmən

HORS-muhn

UK

hˈɔːsmɛn

HAWS-men

Definition

People who ride horses, especially skilled riders or warriors on horseback.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in historical, military, or fantasy contexts; refers to more than one 'horseman'. Common in stories, legends, and art. Don't confuse with 'cowboys' (cattle herders) or 'riders' (general term).

• Spanish: jinetes - caballeros (montados)
• Portuguese (BR): cavaleiros - cavaleiros (a cavalo)
• Portuguese (PT): cavaleiros - cavaleiros (a cavalo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 骑手 - 骑马的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 騎手 - 騎馬的人
• Hindi: घुड़सवार
• Arabic: فُرسان - رُكبان
• Bengali: অশ্বারোহী - ঘোড়সওয়ার (যোদ্ধা)
• Russian: всадники - конники
• Japanese: 騎馬兵 - 騎士 (歴史・軍事)
• Vietnamese: kỵ sĩ - kỵ binh
• Korean: 기마병 - 기사(역사적)
• Turkish: atlılar - süvari
• Urdu: سوارکار - گھڑ سوار (جنگجو)
• Indonesian: penunggang kuda - prajurit berkuda

Example Sentences

The horsemen rode across the field.

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Three horsemen waited at the gate.

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The soldiers became skilled horsemen.

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The legend says four horsemen will bring great change.

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A group of horsemen charged toward the enemy lines.

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Medieval paintings often feature armored horsemen.

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