1. Plural of capoeirista; practitioners or performers of capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics, and music.
Usage: Borrowed from Portuguese; Often used in cultural or martial arts contexts

Examples

• The capoeiristas performed an impressive display of kicks and flips at the cultural festival.
• Many capoeiristas train for years to master the complex movements and rhythms of their art.
• The group of capoeiristas moved in perfect synchronization with the drums.
• Young capoeiristas from Brazil traveled internationally to teach their traditional martial art.
• The capoeiristas demonstrated their skill during the street performance downtown.