What is another word for postillion?
Pronunciation: [pə͡ʊstˈɪli͡ən] (IPA) 
Postillion, a term that refers to a person who rides the leading left-hand horse of a team or pair drawing a carriage, can be substituted for a variety of other terms. Some synonyms that can be used in place of postillion might include driver, coachman, charioteer, or even jockey. All of these terms suggest an individual with a specific set of skills related to handling and controlling teams of horses. Depending on the context in which the term is being used, other synonyms like rider, equestrian, or horseman could also be appropriate. Each of these terms provides a slightly different nuance or connotation, but all ultimately communicate a similar idea of someone in control of a team of horses.
