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Contestant

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɛstənt/

Definitions

  • A person who takes part in a competition or contest.
  • Someone who competes for a prize or title.

Usage Examples

  • The contestant answered all the quiz questions correctly.
  • Each contestant had to perform a talent act before the judges.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin "contestari," meaning "to call upon as a witness," later evolving into "contest" and "contestant" in English.

Synonyms

  • Competitor
  • Challenger
  • Entrant
  • Rival

Antonyms

  • Spectator
  • Nonparticipant
  • Supporter

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchconcurrent/kɔ̃.kʁɑ̃/
Spanishconcursante/konkurˈsante/
GermanTeilnehmer/ˈtaɪ̯lˌneːmɐ/
Russianучастник/ʊˈtɕasʲnʲɪk/
Hindiप्रतिभागी/pratibhagi/
Chinese参赛者/cānsàizhě/
Japanese出場者/shutsujōsha/
Arabicمتسابق/mutasabiq/
Portugueseconcorrente/kõkoˈʁẽtʃi/
Bengaliপ্রতিযোগী/pratiyogi/
Marathiस्पर्धक/spardhak/
Tamilபோட்டியாளர்/pōṭṭiyāḷar/
Teluguపోటీదారు/pōṭīdāru/
Gujaratiસ્પર્ધક/spardhak/
Kannadaಸ್ಪರ್ಧಾಕಾರ/spardhākāra/
Malayalamസ്പർധകൻ/spardhakan/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kənˈtɛstənt/
  • American English: /kənˈtɛstənt/

Historical Usage

The term "contestant" has been used since the late 17th century in reference to individuals engaged in disputes or competitions.

Cultural Nuances

In different cultures, the term "contestant" can carry varying connotations, from friendly rivalry in games to intense competition in professional fields.

More Information

Contestants are a key part of any competition, from sports and reality shows to academic and business contests. The term is widely used in legal and entertainment contexts.

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