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challenger

[ chal-in-jer ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that challenges.
  2. Boxing. a boxer who fights a champion for his championship title.
  3. none Challenger. U.S. Aerospace. the second space shuttle to orbit and return to earth: exploded 1½ min. after launch on Jan. 28, 1986, causing the death of all seven on board.


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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of challenger1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; challenge, -er 1
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Former world-title challenger Eubank Jr has won 34 fights and lost three, but competed at a much higher level than his opponent.

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I'd like to get your reaction to both his comments about your plan to support primary challengers, as well as his broader political prescription to just let Trump defeat himself.

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“Jesse: The Life and Pilgrimage” by Marshall Frady burnished the reputation of Jesse Jackson, a potential Democratic challenger who decided not to run.

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A new challenger has emerged to provide just the preparation the Red Roses need in their quest to win a legacy-defining World Cup later this year.

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"I think as a matter of principle that the challenger shouldn't be dictating the terms of the fight," Taylor said.

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