The challenger
Example: The challenger won the final match.
Definition
"The challenger" refers to a person or competitor who contests or opposes the current holder of a title, position, or status, especially in a competitive context such as sports or competitions. For example, "The challenger won the final match."
Etymology
The term "the challenger" comes from the verb 'challenge,' which originates from the Old French 'chalengier,' meaning to accuse or dispute. Over time, it evolved to mean someone who competes against a reigning champion or incumbent in a contest.
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"The challenger" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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