challenger
/ˈtʃæləndʒər/
noun
- A person who competes against someone else, especially for a title or position.
- The young challenger defeated the reigning champion in the final match.
- In the election, the challenger argued for new policies.
- She is a strong challenger for the position of team captain.
- A person who questions or disputes something, such as an idea or authority.
- He became a challenger to the company's safety practices.
- The scientist was a challenger of the old theory, proposing a new model.
- As a challenger of unfair rules, she spoke up at the meeting.
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