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pugilist
What does pugilist mean?
pugilist (noun): someone who fights with his fists for sport.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce pugilist?
/ˈpjudʒəlɪst/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does pugilist come from?
From Latin pugil (“boxer”) + -ist, related to pugnus (“fist”), from Proto-Indo-European *pewǵ- (“prick, punch”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of pugilist?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “pugilist” mean?
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
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someone who fights with his fists for sport
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skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency
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the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
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Which word is closest in meaning to “pugilist”?
maxim
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boxer
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thorn
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guise
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