Contester (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The election commission received a formal complaint from the main contester of the mayoral election, citing irregularities in the voting process.
- After the marathon, a disgruntled runner emerged as a contester of the results, claiming that the winner had taken a shortcut.
- The opposition party's candidate became a vocal contester of the presidential election outcome, alleging widespread voter suppression.
- A rival team filed a protest, and their coach became the lead contester of the disputed soccer match.
- The losing candidate in the local council election was a fierce contester of the result, demanding a recount of all ballots.