Definition

A person who plays the sport of polo, which involves riding horses and hitting a ball with a mallet.

Example

The poloist skillfully maneuvered the horse to score a goal during the match.

Conversation

Did you see that amazing match yesterday?

Yeah, the poloist really showed some incredible skills!

I can't believe how fast they moved on horseback.

I know! It takes a lot of practice to become a great poloist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Poloist → The word is derived from "polo" (from the game of polo, which has uncertain origins but is believed to come from the Tibetan word "pulu", meaning ball) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A poloist is someone who plays or is involved in the game of polo.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who plays a game with a ball ('polo') and the '-ist' means they are a person who practices that game. This helps you remember that a poloist is someone who plays polo.

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