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awardee

/əˌwɔːrˈdiː/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person, group, or organization that has been officially given an award, prize, or honor.

Example Sentences:
  • The Nobel Committee announced the list of this year's awardees in Stockholm.
  • Each awardee received a commemorative plaque and a cash prize for their research.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the verb 'award' (from Anglo-French 'awarder', meaning to pass judgment or decide) with the suffix '-ee' (derived from Anglo-French and Law Latin, used to indicate the passive recipient of an action, as in 'employee' or 'trainee').

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of the suffix '-ee' as meaning 'the person who receives' (like employee vs. employer)—so an awardee is the person who receives an award.

Frequently Asked Questions About “awardee

1. What is the meaning of “awardee” in English?

In English, awardee (noun) is defined as: “A person, group, or organization that has been officially given an award, prize, or honor.”.

2. How do you use “awardee” in a sentence?

The Nobel Committee announced the list of this year's awardees in Stockholm.

3. What are English synonyms of “awardee”?

Common synonyms include:recipient,prizewinner,honoree,laureate

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “awardee”?

Formed by combining the verb 'award' (from Anglo-French 'awarder', meaning to pass judgment or decide) with the suffix '-ee' (derived from Anglo-French and Law Latin, used to indicate the passive recipient of an action, as in 'employee' or 'trainee').