competitor

[ kuhm-pet-i-ter ]

noun

1. a person, team, company, etc., that competes; rival.

competitor

/ kəmˈpɛtɪtə /

noun

1. a person, group, team, firm, etc, that vies or competes; rival

Other Words From

• com·peti·tor·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of competitor¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin competītor “rival for an office,” equivalent to com- com- + petītor “seeker, claimant” ( petitor )

Synonym Study

See opponent.

Example Sentences

The stations believe they are at a disadvantage in having to following regulations not imposed on their digital competitors.

From Los Angeles Times

She says if Mehta accepts the governments proposals, competitors to Google - including new entrants - may have the chance to thrive.

From BBC

According to basic ecological theory, two different species cannot exist on the same limiting resource -- the better competitor is expected to drive the other to extinction.

From Science Daily

Nigeria’s crude oil is low in sulphur and, as one of the most prized in the world, fetches a higher price than many of its competitors.

From BBC

In other words, Tesla’s competitors are directly and dramatically boosting Tesla’s profits with rich flows of cash that they otherwise might have used in their own EV development.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adversary
• challenger
• competition
• contestant
• favorite
• opponent
• rival