Contestants: meaning, definitions and examples

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contestants

 

[ kษ™nหˆtษ›stษ™nts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

competition

People who compete in a contest or competition.

Synonyms

challengers, competitors, participants

Examples of usage

  • The contestants were nervous before the final round.
  • She was one of the youngest contestants in the history of the show.
Context #2 | Noun

game show

Individuals who participate in a game show or competitive event.

Synonyms

challengers, competitors, players

Examples of usage

  • The contestants answered questions to win prizes.
  • The contestants showcased their talents on the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "contestants" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค—เคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wettbewerber

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท concurrents

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ concursantes

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ๊ฐ€์ž

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekmovalci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keppendur

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผsabiqษ™รงilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ concursantes

Etymology

The word 'contestant' originated from the Latin word 'contestari', meaning 'to call to witness'. Over the years, the term evolved to refer to individuals participating in contests or competitions. The concept of contestants has been prevalent in various forms of competitive events throughout history, from ancient athletic competitions to modern-day game shows.

See also: contest, contestant, contested, incontestable, incontestably, uncontested.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,669, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.