duelist

[ doo-uh-list, dyoo- ]

noun

1. a person who participates in a duel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of duelist¹

First recorded in 1585–95; duel + -ist

Example Sentences

Cabras, who is Filipino, said she felt represented by one of the agents in particular: Neon, a blue- and yellow-haired duelist from the Philippines.

From Los Angeles Times

And that we’d experience it with other denizens of the metaverse — virtual officemates, professional duelists, and friends and family were always just an augmented hallway away.

From Los Angeles Times

If two Marylanders had fought at Bladensburg and one died, the family could seek an indictment against the other duelist, Mr. Thompson said.

From Washington Times

The large variety of strategies and cards makes the game difficult to master, which makes Short’s victory over more than 1,600 Yu-Gi-Oh! duelists in Pasadena, California, last month even more impressive.

From Washington Times

Plenty realistic, at least, for duelists to work up an impressive sweat slashing, feinting and stabbing in organized, 3-minute bouts.

From Washington Times

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