Pugilist(noun)
A person who fights with the fists, especially a professional boxer.
Hindi meaning:मुक्केबाज़
Synonyms: Boxer, Fighter, Prizefighter, Combatant
Antonyms: Pacifist, Peacemaker, Mediator, Noncombatant
Example: The experienced pugilist defeated his opponent in the final round.
Trick to remember: Pugilist sounds like punch-list; a pugilist punches opponents in boxing.
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