What does "titleholder" mean?

The person who possesses a rank or title.

What is a synonym for "titleholder"?

Common synonyms include: baronet, bearer, beneficiary, cestui, cestui que trust, cestui que use.

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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The person who possesses a rank or title.
"The titleholder of the world championship was dethroned when he declined to defend his title."

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

From title + holder.