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noun med·al·ist \ˈme-dəl-ist\
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medallist

Definition of medalist

  1. 1 :  a designer, engraver, or maker of medals

  2. 2 :  a recipient of a medal as an award

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MEDALIST Defined for English Language Learners

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noun med·al·ist \ˈme-dəl-ist\

Definition of medalist for English Language Learners

  • : a person who receives or wins a medal

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