Definition

A person who has won a medal in a competition, especially in sports.

Example

The medallist proudly displayed their gold medal at the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new medallist in the Olympics?

Yeah, I saw the highlights! They performed amazingly well.

I can't believe how young the medallist is, it’s inspiring.

Definitely! I can’t wait to see how they do in the next games.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Medallist → It is formed from "medal" (from Old French *medaille*, meaning a coin or a medal) and "-ist" (meaning a person who). A medallist is a person who makes or is awarded a medal.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who is associated with a 'medal' — the '-ist' indicates someone who does or specializes in something, so a medallist is someone who deals with medals.

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