Challengers: meaning, definitions and examples

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challengers

[ ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒərz ]

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in sports

Individuals or teams that compete against others in a contest or competition, often with the goal of winning.

Synonyms

competitors, contenders, rivals

Examples of usage

The basketball team will face tough challengers in the upcoming tournament.
She is one of the top challengers for the title this year.

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general

People who question or oppose a certain idea, belief, or authority.

Synonyms

critics, dissenters, opponents

Examples of usage

The group of challengers raised valid points during the debate.
He is known as a vocal challenger to the current government policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "challengers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desafiantes

🇮🇳 चुनौती देने वाले

🇩🇪 Herausforderer

🇮🇩 penantang

🇺🇦 виклики

🇵🇱 pretendenci

🇯🇵 挑戦者 (ちょうせんしゃ)

🇫🇷 défis

🇪🇸 retadores

🇹🇷 meydan okuyanlar

🇰🇷 도전자 (dojeonja)

🇸🇦 المتحدين

🇨🇿 vyzývatelé

🇸🇰 vyzývatelia

🇨🇳 挑战者 (tiǎozhànzhě)

🇸🇮 izzivalci

🇮🇸 áskorendur

🇰🇿 үміткерлер

🇬🇪 გამომწვევები

🇦🇿 çağırışçılar

🇲🇽 retadores

Word origin

The word 'challengers' originated from the verb 'challenge', which comes from the Old French word 'challenger' meaning 'to accuse'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of competing against others. The term has been used in various contexts, from sports competitions to intellectual debates, reflecting the diverse nature of challenges faced by individuals or groups.