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- [pyoo-juh-list]
- /ˈpyu dʒə lɪst/
- /ˈpjuː.dʒɪ.lɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pyoo-juh-list]
- /ˈpyu dʒə lɪst/
Definitions of pugilist word
- noun pugilist a person who fights with the fists; a boxer, usually a professional. 1
- noun pugilist boxer 1
- countable noun pugilist A pugilist is a boxer. 0
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Origin of pugilist
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < Latin pugil (see pugilism) + -ist
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Parts of speech for Pugilist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pugilist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pugilist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pugilist
noun pugilist
- battler — a hostile encounter or engagement between opposing military forces: the battle of Waterloo.
- belligerents — warlike; given to waging war.
- boxer — A boxer is someone who takes part in the sport of boxing.
- brawler — a noisy quarrel, squabble, or fight.
- bruiser — A bruiser is someone who is tough, strong, and aggressive, and enjoys a fight or argument.
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