Contestant: meaning, definitions and examples

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contestant

[ kənˈtɛstənt ]

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competition

A person who takes part in a contest or competition.

Synonyms

challenger, competitor, participant

Examples of usage

He was one of the contestants in the singing competition.
The contestant answered all the questions correctly.
The contestants lined up at the starting line.
The contestant performed exceptionally well in the talent show.
She emerged as the winner among the contestants.

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game show

A person who competes in a game show for a prize or title.

Synonyms

competitor, participant, player

Examples of usage

The contestant won a trip to Hawaii on the game show.
The contestant tried to solve the puzzle on the show.
She was the youngest contestant on the reality TV competition.
The contestant nervously awaited the results of the challenge.

Translations

Translations of the word "contestant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concorrente

🇮🇳 प्रतियोगी

🇩🇪 Teilnehmer

🇮🇩 peserta

🇺🇦 учасник

🇵🇱 uczestnik

🇯🇵 出場者 (しゅつじょうしゃ)

🇫🇷 participant

🇪🇸 concursante

🇹🇷 yarışmacı

🇰🇷 참가자 (chamgaja)

🇸🇦 متسابق

🇨🇿 soutěžící

🇸🇰 súťažiaci

🇨🇳 参赛者 (cānsàizhě)

🇸🇮 tekmovalec

🇮🇸 keppandi

🇰🇿 қатысушы

🇬🇪 მონაწილე

🇦🇿 müsabiqəçi

🇲🇽 concursante

Word origin

The term 'contestant' originated from the word 'contest' which comes from the Latin word 'contestari', meaning 'to call to witness'. Over time, it evolved to refer to individuals participating in competitions or contests, showcasing their skills or abilities in various fields.