contestant
/kənˈtɛstənt/
noun
- A person who takes part in a competition or contest.
- She was the youngest contestant in the history of the spelling bee.
- The game show host welcomed all the contestants to the stage.
- Each contestant in the talent show had three minutes to perform.
- A person who challenges or disputes something, such as a legal case or election result.
- The contestant in the lawsuit argued that the contract was unfair.
- As a contestant of the will, he claimed he was entitled to a share.
- Several contestants filed objections to the election outcome.
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