David

Definition

A person or group considered unlikely to prevail; an underdog.

Etymology

From Middle English David, Davyd, Davyde, from Old English Dauid, David, from Late Latin Dāvīd, from Koine Greek Δαυῑ̈́δ (Dauī̈́d), from Biblical Hebrew דָּוִד (dāwiḏ, literally “beloved”).

Example Sentences

• "Coordinate term: Goliath"
• "But the essential forces were the American immigrant, the American missionary, the Declaration of Independence, and the ox-team. Those were the champions of America. They were the Davids against the Goliaths of British monopoly."
• "Will Microsoft rule the alternative to the mass media, the Net? Or, as always before in history, will local Davids arise to challenge the global Goliaths?"