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medalist

 

[ หˆmษ›dษ™lษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports achievement

A medalist is a person who has won a medal in a competition, typically in sports. This term is commonly used to refer to individuals who achieve first, second, or third place in an event, as recognized by the medals they receive. Medalists are often celebrated for their skills and accomplishments in their respective sports.

Synonyms

champion, titlist, winner

Examples of usage

  • She became a gold medalist at the Olympic Games.
  • The event honored local medalists for their achievements.
  • As a medalist, his story inspired many young athletes.

Translations

Translations of the word "medalist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medalhista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฆเค• เคตเคฟเคœเฅ‡เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Medailist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peraih medali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะดะฐะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ medalista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒ€ใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉdaillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medallista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท madalyalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”๋‹ฌ๋ฆฌ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุตู„ ุงู„ู…ูŠุฏุงู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ medailista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ medailista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ–็‰Œๅพ—ไธป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ medalista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ medalista

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะดะฐะปะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒแƒกแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผkafatรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medallista

Etymology

The word 'medalist' is derived from the noun 'medal,' which comes from the Latin 'medalia,' meaning 'that which is to be measured.' The concept of awarding medals can be traced back to the use of coins and the practice of commemorating significant events, achievements, or individuals with a physical token. The term 'medalist' began to be widely used in English in the late 19th century as competitive sports grew in popularity, particularly in the context of events like the Olympics. It signifies not just the physical reward of a medal but also the accomplishment and recognition that come with it, representing years of dedication and hard work in pursuit of excellence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,645, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.