Titlist: meaning, definitions and examples
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titlist
[ หtษชt.lษชst ]
sports title
A titlist is a person who holds a championship title in a particular sport or competition. This term is often associated with competitive events where individuals or teams strive for excellence, such as boxing, tennis, or wrestling. Being a titlist signifies that the individual has reached the highest level of achievement in their sport. Titlists are often celebrated and recognized for their skills and dedication to their sport. The title may involve defending their championship against challengers in subsequent matches or competitions.
Synonyms
champion, titleholder, winner.
Examples of usage
- The titlist defended his championship with great skill.
- She won her first Grand Slam title and became a titlist.
- The annual awards ceremony honored all the titlists of the season.
Translations
Translations of the word "titlist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น titulador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคคเคพเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Titeltrรคger
๐ฎ๐ฉ juara
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััะปะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ titulowany
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใคใใซไฟๆ่
๐ซ๐ท titulaire
๐ช๐ธ titular
๐น๐ท รผnvan sahibi
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ดํ ๋ณด์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงู ู ุงูููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ drลพitel titulu
๐ธ๐ฐ drลพiteฤพ titulu
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ้ขๆๆ่
๐ธ๐ฎ nosilec naslova
๐ฎ๐ธ titill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธััะป ะธะตะปะตะฝััั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแขแฃแแแก แแคแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ titul sahibi
๐ฒ๐ฝ titular
Etymology
The word 'titlist' originates from the combination of 'title' and the suffix '-ist', which denotes someone who practices or is concerned with a particular field. The term 'title' itself comes from the Old French 'titule' and Latin 'titulus', meaning an inscription or label, particularly denoting rank or position. The adaptation in sporting contexts became prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as competitive sports became more organized and formalized, with titles being awarded to recognize the best performers. Over time, 'titlist' has become a standard term used in various competitive fields, acknowledging individuals who have achieved notable success.