1. people who fight duels, especially with swords or pistols according to formal rules
Usage: plural of duelist; historical

Examples

• The two duelists met at dawn in the secluded field.
• Famous duelists of the 18th century often fought over matters of honor.
• The duelists chose pistols as their weapons for the formal combat.
• Both duelists were skilled swordsmen trained in fencing.
• The code of honor required duelists to follow strict rules of engagement.
• Historical accounts describe duelists who fought multiple combats throughout their lives.