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dueler

/ˈduːəlɚ/
(UK: dueller)
du · el · er
Plural:duelers
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• noun

1

American A person who engages in a duel, or who participates in a direct one-on-one contest against a rival.

Example

"In the final round of the championship, each dueler demonstrated remarkable composure and tactical precision."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "dueler" in American English and "dueller" in British English; the related noun "duelist" (or "duellist") is generally more common in formal and historical writing.

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• Nearby Words

duds
due
duel
dueler
duelist
duero
dues

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb "duel" plus the agent suffix "-er"; "duel" derives via French and Italian from Medieval Latin "duellum" (an archaic Latin form of "bellum", meaning "war", later reinterpreted by association with "duo", meaning "two").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dueler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dueler
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