participant

[ pahr-tis-uh-puhnt ]

noun

1. a person or group that participates; partaker.

   Synonyms: participator, colleague, contributor, associate

adjective

1. participating; sharing.

Other Words From

• par·tici·pant·ly adverb
• unpar·tici·pant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of participant¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin participant-, stem of participāns “sharing,” present participle of participāre “to share”; participate

Example Sentences

De León was an active participant in the vile conversation that touched off the scandal.

From Los Angeles Times

Receiver Jordan Whittington, who was inactive the last two games because of a shoulder injury, was a full participant.

From Los Angeles Times

But Transparency International UK, a core participant in the Covid-19 inquiry which begins its third module on Monday, said the suspension of normal safeguards was often unjustifiable, costing the public purse billions and eroding trust in political institutions.

From BBC

Others, like the Slow Walkers Club, let the slowest participant set the pace, and sometimes help them finish a route.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve seen every season of “Love Is Blind,” and I don't recall if any participant in a previous season distinctly identified who they voted for.

From Salon

Related Words

• colleague
• member
• partner
• party
• player
• shareholder