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medalist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ · UK /ˈmedəlɪst/

medalist means: Someone who has won or been given a metal award for an achievement.

noun

MEDAL WINNERB2

Someone who has won or been given a metal award for an achievement.

  • She is an Olympic medalist.
  • The gold medalist thanked his coach.
  • Three former medalists competed in the final.

Similar words: medal winner

Common phrases: a gold medalist, an olympic medalist, a silver medalist

MEDAL MAKERC2

An artist who designs or makes small metal awards or objects that remember important people and events.

  • The medalist carved a tiny portrait.
  • A local medalist designed the anniversary medal.
  • The museum displays work by several nineteenth-century medalists.

Similar words: medal maker, medal engraver

Common phrases: a skilled medalist, a commissioned medalist, a medalist at work

Questions about medalist

What does medalist mean?

Someone who has won or been given a metal award for an achievement.

What is medalist in other languages?

Türkçe: madalya sahibi · Español: medallista · Français: médaillé · Deutsch: Medaillengewinner · Italiano: medagliato · 日本語: メダリスト

How do you pronounce medalist?

In American English /ˈmɛdəlɪst/; in British English /ˈmedəlɪst/.

How do you use medalist in a sentence?

She is an Olympic medalist. The gold medalist thanked his coach.

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