participant

pronunciation

How to pronounce participant in British English: UK [pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    someone who takes part in an activity
    a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

Word Origin

participant (adj.)
1540s, from Latin participantem (nominative participans), present participle of participare "to share in, partake of," from particeps "sharing, partaking" (see participation).
participant (n.)
1560s, from Middle French participant, from Latin participantem (nominative participans), present participle of participare "to share in, partake of" from particeps "sharing, partaking" (see participation).

Example

1. Graduate student ben hundley is one such participant .
2. I can attest to this as both an economist and market participant .
3. Each participant can submit up to four pieces for consideration .
4. One participant suggested killing malarial mosquitoes with laser beams .
5. Each participant was given 15 one-dollar bills .

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