noun
- a person who holds a title, especially a championship or official position
Examples
- The defending titleholder will face three challengers in tomorrow’s match.
- She became the youngest titleholder in the tournament’s history.
- The current titleholder has held the championship for two consecutive years.
- As the titleholder, he was expected to defend his position.
- The former titleholder graciously congratulated the new champion.
- Each titleholder receives a trophy and prize money.