medallist

med·al·ist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [med-l-ist]
- /ˈmɛd l ɪst/
- /ˈmed.əl.ɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [med-l-ist]
- /ˈmɛd l ɪst/

Definitions of medallist word

noun medallist a person to whom a medal has been awarded. 1
noun medallist (in a golf tournament) the player having the lowest score in a qualifying round scored by strokes. 1
noun medallist a designer, engraver, or maker of medals. 1
noun medallist (UK) alternative spelling of medalist. 1
countable noun medallist A medallist is a person who has won a medal in sport. 0
noun medallist a designer, maker, or collector of medals 0

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Origin of medallist

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; < French médailliste < Italian medaglista. See medal, -ist

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Parts of speech for Medallist

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medallist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

medallist usage trend in Literature

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