Awardees: meaning, definitions and examples

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awardees

 

[ ˌɔːrˈdiːz ]

Context #1

recognition of achievement

Awardees are individuals who have been recognized for their achievements or contributions in a particular field. They may receive awards, prizes, or honors for their outstanding work.

Synonyms

honorees, recipients, winners

Examples of usage

  • The awardees of the Nobel Prize are chosen for their exceptional contributions to society.
  • The awardees of the scholarship program were celebrated for their academic excellence and leadership skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "awardees" in other languages:

🇵🇹 premiados

🇮🇳 पुरस्कार प्राप्तकर्ता

🇩🇪 Preisträger

🇮🇩 penerima penghargaan

🇺🇦 лауреати

🇵🇱 laureaci

🇯🇵 受賞者

🇫🇷 lauréats

🇪🇸 galardonados

🇹🇷 ödül sahipleri

🇰🇷 수상자

🇸🇦 الفائزون

🇨🇿 ocenění

🇸🇰 ocenení

🇨🇳 获奖者

🇸🇮 nagrajenci

🇮🇸 verðlaunahafar

🇰🇿 марапатталғандар

🇬🇪 დაჯილდოებულები

🇦🇿 mükafatlandırılanlar

🇲🇽 galardonados

Word origin

The word 'awardees' is a relatively modern term that originated from the word 'award,' which has been used since the 14th century. The concept of recognizing individuals for their accomplishments has been a part of human society for centuries, with various forms of awards and honors being given throughout history. The term 'awardees' emphasizes the act of presenting awards to deserving individuals and has become commonly used in contemporary language.

See also: award, awarded, awarding, awards.