Participants: meaning, definitions and examples

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participants

 

[ pɑːˈtɪsɪpənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social event

People who take part in an event or activity.

Synonyms

attendees, contributors, members, players

Examples of usage

  • All participants must register before the deadline.
  • The number of participants in the marathon exceeded expectations.
  • The participants were divided into small groups for the team-building activity.
  • The participants were greeted with a round of applause.
  • The conference attracted participants from all over the world.
Context #2 | Noun

research study

Subjects who are involved in a research study or experiment.

Synonyms

respondents, subjects, test subjects, volunteers

Examples of usage

  • The participants were required to sign informed consent forms.
  • The study had a diverse group of participants.
  • The participants were compensated for their time and participation.
  • The researchers interviewed the participants individually.
  • The participants were asked to complete a questionnaire.
Context #3 | Noun

sports competition

Individuals or teams competing in a sports event.

Synonyms

athletes, competitors, contestants, players

Examples of usage

  • The participants in the swimming competition practiced for months.
  • The participants in the soccer tournament displayed great teamwork.
  • She was one of the youngest participants in the race.
  • The participants in the basketball game showed exceptional skills.
  • The participants received medals for their performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "participants" in other languages:

🇵🇹 participantes

🇮🇳 प्रतिभागियों

🇩🇪 Teilnehmer

🇮🇩 peserta

🇺🇦 учасники

🇵🇱 uczestnicy

🇯🇵 参加者

🇫🇷 participants

🇪🇸 participantes

🇹🇷 katılımcılar

🇰🇷 참가자

🇸🇦 المشاركون

🇨🇿 účastníci

🇸🇰 účastníci

🇨🇳 参与者

🇸🇮 udeleženci

🇮🇸 þátttakendur

🇰🇿 қатысушылар

🇬🇪 მონაწილეები

🇦🇿 iştirakçılar

🇲🇽 participantes

Etymology

The word 'participants' originated from the Latin word 'participare', which means 'to take part in'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, the term has been widely used in various contexts, from social events to research studies and sports competitions. The concept of participation is fundamental in many aspects of human interaction and engagement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,626, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.