Straddler: meaning, definitions and examples

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straddler

 

[ หˆstrรฆd.lษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general usage

A straddler refers to a person or thing that straddles or occupies a position on both sides of something. This term can be used in various contexts, including physical positions, political ideologies, or economic situations. For instance, in sports or transportation, a straddler might refer to someone who places themselves across some boundary or line. Straddlers often engage in activities that involve balancing or sharing attributes between two distinct sides.

Synonyms

ambivalent, dualist, fence-sitter

Examples of usage

  • The straddler sat on the fence, unsure of which side to choose.
  • In the debate, she was seen as a straddler between liberal and conservative views.
  • The new policy was designed to benefit straddlers in the economic spectrum.

Translations

Translations of the word "straddler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrangulador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅˆเคกเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั‚ะฒะพั€ัŽะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ straddler

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒฉใƒƒใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท straddler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ straddler

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท straddler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŠธ๋ž˜๋“ค๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑุงูƒุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ straddler

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ straddler

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทจๅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ straddler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ straddler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ straddler

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช straddler

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ straddler

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ straddler

Etymology

The term 'straddler' derives from the verb 'straddle', which dates back to the late 15th century, rooted in Middle English 'stradlen', meaning to straddle or to sit across. The usage has evolved to encompass not just physical positions but also metaphorical interpretations in social, political, and economic contexts. The suffix '-er' indicates an agent noun, designating someone who performs the action of straddling. Over the centuries, the concept of straddling has gained prominence in various fields, reflecting the complexities of navigating between dichotomies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,742, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.