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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

agonist

/æɡˈɒnɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does agonist mean?

noun

A person or thing that competes with another in a contest or competition, or a chemical substance that binds to a receptor and activates it, leading to a specific response.

Example

"The two athletes were rivals and agonists in the Olympic games."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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