Medalist: meaning, definitions and examples
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medalist
[ หmษdษlษชst ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น medalhista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฆเค เคตเคฟเคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Medailist
๐ฎ๐ฉ peraih medali
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตะดะฐะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ medalista
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใใชในใ
๐ซ๐ท mรฉdaillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ medallista
๐น๐ท madalyalฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ๋ฌ๋ฆฌ์คํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุตู ุงูู ูุฏุงููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ medailista
๐ธ๐ฐ medailista
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅ็ๅพไธป
๐ธ๐ฎ medalista
๐ฎ๐ธ medalista
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะดะฐะปะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผkafatรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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