Participant: meaning, definitions and examples
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participant
[ pษหหtษชsษชpษnt ]
in a competition
A person who takes part in an event or activity.
Synonyms
competitor, contestant, entrant.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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participant |
Used in general situations where someone is involved in an activity or event.
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competitor |
Used when someone is competing in a contest, aiming to win or succeed against others.
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contestant |
Used when someone is taking part in a contest or competition, particularly one that involves judging or elimination.
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entrant |
Used when someone is entering a contest, competition, or event, often focusing on the act of entry.
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Examples of usage
- He was a participant in the marathon last year.
- She has been a participant in the science fair for three years in a row.
in a study or experiment
A person who takes part in a study or experiment, often under the observation of researchers.
Synonyms
subject, test subject, volunteer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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participant |
Used in general settings to describe someone who takes part in an event, activity, or study.
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subject |
Commonly references individuals in scientific research or experiments. Might also imply a focus of study.
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volunteer |
Describes someone who offers their time or service willingly, often without expectation of compensation. Often used in the context of charity, research, or community service.
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test subject |
Primarily used within experimental contexts, often in scientific and medical studies. This term can sometimes carry a negative connotation as it implies being used for testing.
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Examples of usage
- The participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire after the experiment.
- The study included both male and female participants.
Translations
Translations of the word "participant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น participante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคญเคพเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Teilnehmer
๐ฎ๐ฉ peserta
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ uczestnik
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅ ่ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท participant
๐ช๐ธ participante
๐น๐ท katฤฑlฤฑmcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐธ๊ฐ์ (chamgaja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ รบฤastnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ รบฤastnรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๅไธ่ (cฤnyรนzhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ udeleลพenec
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรกtttakandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฌแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลtirakรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ participante
Etymology
The word 'participant' originates from the Latin word 'participare', which means 'to share'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to someone who takes part in an activity or event. Over time, 'participant' has become widely used in various fields, including sports, research, and education.
See also: nonparticipation, participating, participation, participative, participatory.