horsemen
word · lemma: horseman
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: घुड़सवारArabic: فُرسان - رُكبانBengali: অশ্বারোহী - ঘোড়সওয়ার (যোদ্ধা)Russian: всадники - конникиJapanese: 騎馬兵 - 騎士 (歴史・軍事)Vietnamese: kỵ sĩ - kỵ binhKorean: 기마병 - 기사(역사적)Turkish: atlılar - süvariUrdu: سوارکار - گھڑ سوار (جنگجو)Indonesian: penunggang kuda - prajurit berkuda
Example Sentences
A group of horsemen charged toward the enemy lines.
natural
The horsemen rode across the field.
basic
Three horsemen waited at the gate.
basic
The soldiers became skilled horsemen.
basic
The legend says four horsemen will bring great change.
natural
Medieval paintings often feature armored horsemen.
natural