corrival

cor·ri·val

noun \kə-ˈrī-vəl, kȯ-, kō-\

Definition of CORRIVAL

: rival, competitor

— corrival adjective

Examples of CORRIVAL

1. <two universities that are long-standing corrivals for the title of best in the nation>

Origin of CORRIVAL

Middle French, from Latin corrivalis, from com- + rivalis rival

First Known Use: 1579

Related to CORRIVAL

Synonyms: challenger, competition, contender, contestant, competitor, rival

Antonyms: noncompetitor

Related Words: archrival; finalist, semifinalist; also-ran, entrant, entry, player; adversary, antagonist, opponent

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