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Synonyms & Similar Words
competitor
contestant
participant
applicant
candidate
aspirant
challenger
rival
opponent
contender
entrant
bidder
claimant
petitioner
suitor
applicant
nominee
probationer
postulant
supplicant
litigant
plaintiff
defendant
challenger
disputant
adversary
opponent
contender
rival
adversary
Meaning of Entrant
A person or thing that enters a place, competition, or activity
Definitions
- A person who takes part in a competition or contest
- * A person who applies for a job, position, or award
- * A thing that is put forward or entered for a competition or contest
Etymology of Entrant
The word "entrant" comes from the Old French "entrant", present participle of "entrer", to enter, from Latin "intrare", to go in
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or entities participating in various competitions, contests, or activities, with its usage dating back to the 15th century
Example Uses
- The entrant in the marathon was determined to win first prize
- * The company is an entrant in the emerging technology market
- * The new employee is an entrant in the company's training program