contestant

/kənˈtɛstənt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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