Definition

A person who holds a title in a competition, often recognized as a champion in a specific field or sport.

Example

After winning the tournament, she became the new chess titlist.

Conversation

Did you hear that she became the new titlist in the chess tournament?

Yeah, that’s amazing! She really deserves it after all that hard work.

I know, right? It’s inspiring to see someone achieve their goals like that.

Absolutely! I can’t wait to see how she defends her title next year.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Titlist → It is formed from "title" (from Old French *titule*, meaning a name or designation) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A titlist is a person who holds a title, especially in a competition or sport.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who holds a 'title' — the '-ist' means a person, so a titlist is someone who is recognized for their title.

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