Contestant

/kəntˈɛstənt/

/kənˈtɛstənt/

Contestant

a person who participates in competitions

a person who dissents from some established policy

synonyms : dissenter

someone who takes part in a competition or contest

Examples

1. The heat is on the contestants as they enter the final round of the competition.

2. The four remaining contestants are all in the running to be the winner of the reality show.

3. We need contestants.

4. Contestants have said that for themselves.