Contestants: meaning, definitions and examples
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contestants
[ kษnหtษstษnts ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น concorrentes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฏเฅเคเคฟเคฏเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Wettbewerber
๐ฎ๐ฉ kontestan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝะบัััะฐะฝัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ uczestnicy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบๅ ด่
๐ซ๐ท concurrents
๐ช๐ธ concursantes
๐น๐ท yarฤฑลmacฤฑlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐธ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุชูุงูุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ soutฤลพรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ sรบลฅaลพiaci
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ต่
๐ธ๐ฎ tekmovalci
๐ฎ๐ธ keppendur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััััััะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฌแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผsabiqษรงilษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 17666 unaccompanied
- 17667 embezzlement
- 17668 undercover
- 17669 contestants
- 17670 mastering
- 17671 circumferential
- 17672 wearily
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