contestant

con-tes-tant · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who takes part in a contest or competition.

  2. 2.

    A person who challenges something, especially in law.

Forms

plural: contestants

Related words

See also: competitor, contest, participant
Synonyms: competitor, contender, entrant, participant

Etymology

From "contest" + "-ant." The base word comes from Latin "contestari" meaning to call to witness.