Challengers
/ˈtʃælɪndʒərz/
Definitions
People who oppose or compete against someone or something.
/ˈtʃælɪndʒərz/
Those who challenge
The current champion will face several tough challengers.
💡 Simply: Challengers are people who try to beat someone or something, like in a race or competition. Think of a superhero facing their toughest villain!
👶 For kids: People who try to win a game or fight against someone.
More Examples
The new challengers are shaking things up in the industry.
How It's Used
"The challengers were determined to win the championship."
"The incumbent president faced several strong challengers in the election."
From "challenge" + plural suffix "ers", ultimately deriving from the Old French word "chalenger" meaning "to accuse".
The word's usage has remained consistent, referring to those who contest or oppose.
Memory tip
Think of someone challenging a champion in a game.