Charioteer
(noun)
- A driver of a chariot in ancient times.
- A horse-drawn vehicle with two or more wheels.
Origin:
From latin 'chariota' meaning a chariot and from greek 'charioteer' meaning the driver of a chariot.
Examples:
- The charioteer in the circus drove horses in circles.
- In ancient Greece, the charioteers were heroes and champions of the Olympic games.
- In the Roman empire, charioteers were a symbol of wealth and power.
- The charioteer drove the horses at a full gallop through the countryside.
- The charioteer took the reins and guided the chariot through the rough terrain.