Definition
n. a person who wins a medal in a competition, especially in sports like the Olympics.
n. a person who has been awarded a medal for achieving a high rank in a competition or for distinguished service.
Examples
“The gold medalist stood proudly on the podium.”
“After years of intense training, she finally became an Olympic medalist in the hundred-meter sprint.”
“The university invited several Nobel Prize medalists to speak at the commencement ceremony to inspire the graduating class with their research journeys.”
Examples
simple
“The gold medalist stood proudly on the podium.”
contextual
“After years of intense training, she finally became an Olympic medalist in the hundred-meter sprint.”
complex
“The university invited several Nobel Prize medalists to speak at the commencement ceremony to inspire the graduating class with their research journeys.”
Usage
Often preceded by the specific type of medal, such as 'gold', 'silver', or 'bronze'.
Etymology
From medal + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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