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contestant

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English

Etymology

From French contestant, present participle of contester.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /kənˈtɛstənt/, [kənˈtʰɛstənt]
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

contestant (plural contestants)

  1. A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
    Synonym: competitor
  2. One who brings a legal challenge.
    Coordinate term: contestee

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Catalan

Pronunciation

Verb

contestant

  1. gerund of contestar

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.tɛs.tɑ̃/
  • Audio (Canada (Shawinigan)):(file)

Participle

contestant

  1. present participle of contester

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