"agonistes" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, “a contestant in the public games”), from ἀγών (agṓn, “contest, struggle”). Etymology templates: {{lbor|en|grc|ἀγωνιστής||a contestant in the public games}} Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, “a contestant in the public games”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} agonistes
  1. A person engaged in a struggle. Wikipedia link: agonistes Related terms: agon, agonist, antagonist, protagonist, agony
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