Contender: meaning, definitions and examples

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contender

 

[ kənˈtɛndər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in competition

A person or group competing to win something.

Synonyms

challenger, competitor, rival

Examples of usage

  • He emerged as a strong contender for the title.
  • She is considered a serious contender in the upcoming election.
Context #2 | Noun

boxing

A person who fights in a boxing match.

Synonyms

boxer, fighter, pugilist

Examples of usage

  • He is a skilled contender in the heavyweight division.

Translations

Translations of the word "contender" in other languages:

🇵🇹 candidato

🇮🇳 प्रतियोगी

🇩🇪 Kandidat

🇮🇩 kandidat

🇺🇦 кандидат

🇵🇱 kandydat

🇯🇵 候補者 (こうほしゃ)

🇫🇷 candidat

🇪🇸 candidato

🇹🇷 aday

🇰🇷 후보자 (huboja)

🇸🇦 مرشح

🇨🇿 kandidát

🇸🇰 kandidát

🇨🇳 候选人 (hòuxuǎnrén)

🇸🇮 kandidat

🇮🇸 frambjóðandi

🇰🇿 үміткер

🇬🇪 კანდიდატი

🇦🇿 namizəd

🇲🇽 candidato

Etymology

The word 'contender' originated from the Middle English word 'contenden', which came from the Latin word 'contendere' meaning 'to strive, struggle'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone who competes in various fields such as sports, politics, or other competitive activities.

See also: contend, contenders, contending, uncontended.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,072, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.