noun
- a person who drives a chariot
Usage: historical
Examples
- The skilled charioteer guided his horses around the sharp turn.
- Ancient Roman charioteers were often slaves or freedmen.
- The charioteer held the reins tightly as he raced toward the finish line.
- In Greek mythology, Helios was the charioteer of the sun.
- The bronze statue depicted a victorious charioteer from ancient times.
- Charioteers in the Circus Maximus competed for fame and fortune.