Participant: meaning, definitions and examples

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participant

 

[ pษ‘หหˆtษชsษชpษ™nt ]

Context #1 | Noun

in a competition

A person who takes part in an event or activity.

Synonyms

competitor, contestant, entrant.

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Word Description / Examples
participant

Used in general situations where someone is involved in an activity or event.

  • Every participant in the workshop will receive a certificate.
  • Each participant brought their own ideas to the discussion.
competitor

Used when someone is competing in a contest, aiming to win or succeed against others.

  • The competitor trained for months to prepare for the race.
  • Each competitor must follow the rules to be eligible for the prize.
contestant

Used when someone is taking part in a contest or competition, particularly one that involves judging or elimination.

  • The contestant answered all the questions correctly and won the game show.
  • Every contestant has a unique talent which will be showcased on stage.
entrant

Used when someone is entering a contest, competition, or event, often focusing on the act of entry.

  • Each entrant must submit their application by the end of the month.
  • The competition had over a hundred entrants this year.

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
participant

Used in general settings to describe someone who takes part in an event, activity, or study.

  • The participants in the workshop showed great enthusiasm
  • Each participant in the race received a medal
subject

Commonly references individuals in scientific research or experiments. Might also imply a focus of study.

  • The subject did not display any side effects from the new medication
  • In our study, each subject was monitored for 24 hours
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.

  • We are looking for volunteers to help with the community cleanup
  • The volunteers in the study were compensated for their time
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.

  • The test subject was given a placebo as part of the control group
  • Ethical concerns arise frequently regarding the treatment of test subjects

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น participante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคญเคพเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teilnehmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peserta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‡ะฐัะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uczestnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ๅŠ ่€… (ใ•ใ‚“ใ‹ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท participant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ participante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑlฤฑmcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ๊ฐ€์ž (chamgaja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุงุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบฤastnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบฤastnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ไธŽ่€… (cฤnyรนzhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udeleลพenec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรกtttakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ััƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸtirakรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,768 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.