Titleholder: meaning, definitions and examples

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titleholder

 

[ ˈtaɪtlˌhoʊldər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in competition

A titleholder is a person who currently holds a particular title, especially in a competition or contest. This individual is recognized as the current champion or winner in that specific category.

Synonyms

champion, holder, winner

Examples of usage

  • The titleholder of the boxing championship will defend his title next month.
  • She is the current titleholder of the beauty pageant.
  • The titleholder of the spelling bee competition will be announced tomorrow.

Translations

Translations of the word "titleholder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detentor do título

🇮🇳 शीर्षक धारक

🇩🇪 Titelverteidiger

🇮🇩 pemegang gelar

🇺🇦 володар титулу

🇵🇱 posiadacz tytułu

🇯🇵 タイトルホルダー

🇫🇷 détenteur du titre

🇪🇸 poseedor del título

🇹🇷 ünvan sahibi

🇰🇷 타이틀 홀더

🇸🇦 حامل اللقب

🇨🇿 držitel titulu

🇸🇰 držiteľ titulu

🇨🇳 冠军

🇸🇮 imetnik naslova

🇮🇸 titilhafi

🇰🇿 титул иесі

🇬🇪 ტიტულის მფლობელი

🇦🇿 titul sahibi

🇲🇽 poseedor del título

Word origin

The term 'titleholder' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'title' and 'holder' to refer to someone who holds a specific title or position. It is commonly used in the context of sports, competitions, and contests to denote the current champion or winner in a particular category.

See also: titleholders, titles, titling.