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Noun: challenger  cha-lin-ju(r)
  1. Person or entity that competes against others for success, victory, or advantage
    "he had respect for his challengers";
    - rival, competitor, contender
     
  2. Person who issues or accepts a challenge
    "The challenger demanded satisfaction in a duel"

Derived forms: challengers

Type of: contestant

Encyclopedia: Challenger, Richard