noun
pugilist
Pugilist (noun) means one who fights with their fists, especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer.
noun
1
One who fights with their fists, especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer.
2
One who engages in rhetorical attacks, for himself or on behalf of another.
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Etymology
From Latin pugil (“boxer”) + -ist, related to pugnus (“fist”), from Proto-Indo-European *pewǵ- (“prick, punch”). Compare contemporary pugilism (“boxing”) (1791).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pugilist?
"pugilist" (noun) means one who fights with their fists, especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer.
What are the different meanings of pugilist?
"pugilist" has 2 main meanings: 1. One who fights with their fists, especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer; 2. One who engages in rhetorical attacks, for himself or on behalf of another.