Author Topic: Challenger, challengee or challenge-taker? (Read 275 times)

Erik · « **on:** November 28, 2018, 11:06:45 am »

You probably know I love challenges (such as 30-Day Language Challenges) and I participate in a couple of them, therefore I see myself as a “participant” but recently I came across the word “challenger” and it doesn’t sound right to me.

I have the impression “challenger” would be the person that proposes the challenge.
But how to name the participants?
Challengee? Is it common?
Challenge-taker? This suggestion doesn't seem popular.
Contestant doesn’t seem right, as there’s no competition involved.

Any suggestion?

Truman Overby · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2018, 12:15:39 pm »

Quote from: Dr. Lecter on November 28, 2018, 11:06:45 am

You probably know I love challenges (such as 30-Day Language Challenges) and I participate in a couple of them, therefore I see myself as a “participant” but recently I came across the word “challenger” and it doesn’t sound right to me.

I have the impression “challenger” would be the person that proposes the challenge.
But how to name the participants?
Challengee? Is it common?
Challenge-taker? This suggestion doesn't seem popular.
Contestant doesn’t seem right, as there’s no competition involved.

Any suggestion?

I agree with your 'participant.'

Erik · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2018, 01:00:45 pm »

Thanks, Truman.
Sorry I didn't see it before!

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Author Topic: Challenger, challengee or challenge-taker? (Read 275 times)

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