Definition

A person who practices or competes in the martial art of judo.

Example

The judoist won a gold medal at the championship.

Conversation

I met a really impressive judoist at the tournament last weekend.

Oh really? What made them stand out?

Their technique was flawless, and they won every match.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to see a skilled judoist in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Judoist → It is formed from "judo" (from Japanese "柔道", meaning the gentle way) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A judoist is a person who practices the gentle way of judo, a martial art.

Memory Tip

Think of a judoist as someone who practices the 'gentle way' of judo, with '-ist' indicating a person involved in that practice.

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