Meaning of the word challenger in English

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challenger

US /ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɚ/

UK /ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɚ/

a person who competes with others in a contest or sport

Example:

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The reigning champion faced a strong challenger in the final round.

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She proved to be a formidable challenger in the debate.

Synonym:

competitor rival opponent contender adversary

a person or thing that questions or disputes something

Example:

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The new policy faced many challengers from various interest groups.

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The company's dominant position was threatened by a new market challenger.

Synonym:

critic dissenter objector protester disputer

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Related Word:

challenge challenging