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Synonyms & Similar Words
competitor
participant
entrant
challenger
contender
applicant
aspirant
candidate
nominee
runner
finalist
semi-finalist
quarter-finalist
rival
opponent
adversary
foe
enemy
challenger
disputant
litigant
claimant
petitioner
suitor
applicant
bidder
aspirer
seeker
striver
Meaning of Contestant
A person who takes part in a competition, such as a game show, sporting event, or beauty pageant.
Definitions
- A person who takes part in a competition, especially a sporting event or game show.
- * A person who competes against others for a prize or reward.
Etymology of Contestant
The word "contestant" comes from the Latin "contestari", which means "to call to witness" or "to testify", and is related to the word "contest", which refers to a competition or dispute.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who takes part in a competition or dispute.
Example Uses
- The contestant on the game show answered all the questions correctly and won the grand prize.
- * The boxer was a strong contestant for the championship title.
- * The company is looking for a contestant to represent them in the business competition.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
nonparticipant
spectator
bystander
observer
onlooker
watcher
viewer
audience
noncompetitor
inactive
passive
uninvolved
detached
disengaged
unconcerned
uninterested
apathetic
indifferent