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Meaning of contestant
A person who takes part in a competition, such as a game show, beauty pageant, or sporting event.
Etymology of contestant
The word "contestant" has its roots in the Latin words "contestari," meaning "to call to witness" or "to testify," and "contestare," meaning "to dispute" or "to debate."
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a person who takes part in a competition or dispute.
Synonyms
competitor
participant
entrant
applicant
candidate
contender
challenger
opponent
rival
aspirant
hopeful
contender
entrant
player
contender
nominee
probant
postulant
suitor
bidder
challenger
opponent
adversary
foe
enemy
adversary
antagonist
disputant
litigant
claimant
petitioner
supplicant
applicant
candidate
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 award.
Usage Examples
- The contestant on the game show answered all the questions correctly and won the grand prize.
- * She was a strong contestant in the beauty pageant, but ultimately did not win the crown.
- * The contestant in the cooking competition impressed the judges with his culinary skills.