cyclist
UK: ˈsaɪ.klɪst | US: ˈsaɪ.klɪst
n. a person who rides a bicycle
cyclist = cycl<circle/wheel> + ist<person who does something>
- cycl (from Greek kyklos, meaning "circle" or "wheel")
- ist (a suffix denoting a person associated with a specific action or role, e.g., "artist," "scientist")
Etymology Origin:
The word "cyclist" combines the Greek root cycl- (referring to circular motion or wheels) with the agentive suffix -ist, which indicates a person engaged in an activity. The term emerged in the 19th century alongside the rise of bicycles, reflecting the mechanical innovation of wheeled transportation. The logic is straightforward: a cyclist is someone who operates a vehicle with wheels (a bicycle).
The cyclist sped down the hill effortlessly.
She trained daily to become a professional cyclist.
The city added new lanes to protect cyclists from traffic.
A group of cyclists stopped to rest at the café.
The tour attracted cyclists from all over the world.