Meanings
plural Holsteiners
- A native or inhabitant of Holstein, the southern half of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA horse of a breed originating in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany.
Origin
From Holstein + -er, or directly from the German Holsteiner.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Polish Holsztynianin, Holsztynianka
- Holsztynianinperson from Holstein
- Holsztyniankaperson from Holstein
Cite this entry
Holsteiner. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Holsteiner
“Holsteiner.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Holsteiner. Accessed November 2, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Holsteiner,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Holsteiner.
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