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Meaning of toxophilite
A person who practices or is skilled in archery
Etymology of toxophilite
The word "toxophilite" has its roots in Greek, with "toxon" meaning bow and "philos" meaning lover or enthusiast, and the suffix "-ite" which forms a noun indicating a person or a follower
The term originated in the 16th century to describe someone who loves or practices archery
Synonyms
archer
bowman
marksman
shooter
hunter
sportsman
athlete
competitor
contestant
player
participant
enthusiast
aficionado
expert
professional
adept
skilled person
talented person
proficient person
master
virtuoso
adept marksman
skilled archer
experienced hunter
seasoned shooter
trained athlete
dedicated competitor
Definitions
- A person who practises or is skilled in archery, especially as a sport
- * A person who loves or is enthusiastic about archery
Usage Examples
- The toxophilite spent hours each day practicing her aim and technique
- * As a skilled toxophilite, he won several local and national archery competitions
- * The club welcomed all toxophilites, regardless of their skill level or experience
Antonyms
novice
amateur
beginner
inexperienced person
unskilled person
clumsy person
inept person
untrained person
non-athlete
non-competitor
spectator
bystander
observer
onlooker
critic
skeptic
opponent
detractor
disapprover