CEFR B2

challengers

noun

Meaning

Individuals or groups who compete against someone in a position of power, authority, or superior skill to try and take their place.

Examples

The incumbent mayor faced several strong challengers during the televised debate.
New tech startups are emerging as serious challengers to the dominance of established software giants.

Synonyms: rivals, competitors, contenders, opponents

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challengers (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃælɪndʒərz/

Definition

Individuals or groups who compete against someone in a position of power, authority, or superior skill to try and take their place.

Examples

The incumbent mayor faced several strong challengers during the televised debate.
New tech startups are emerging as serious challengers to the dominance of established software giants.
The tournament organizers invited the top-ranked challengers to compete in the final round.

Synonyms of challengers

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