noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The person who possesses a rank or title.

   "The titleholder of the world championship was dethroned when he declined to defend his title."

Synonyms

All synonyms

beneficiarycestuicestui que trustcestui que usecountry gentlemandeedholder

Example

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"The titleholder of the world championship was dethroned when he declined to defend his title."

Etymology

From title + holder.

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