Definition

A person who challenges or disputes the results of a competition, election, or event.

Example

The contester raised concerns about the fairness of the election results.

Conversation

Did you see the news about the local election?

Yeah, I heard there was a strong contester this year.

I wonder how they will handle the debates.

It should be interesting to see how each contester presents their ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Contester → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "testari" (meaning to witness or testify). The word refers to someone who comes together to challenge or dispute something, often in a formal context.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'together' ('con-') trying to 'prove' or 'testify' ('testari') against something — that's why a contester is someone who challenges or disputes.

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