competitor
Americannoun
noun
Related Words
See opponent.
Other Word Forms
- competitorship noun
Etymology
Origin of competitor
First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin competītor “rival for an office,” equivalent to com- com- + petītor “seeker, claimant” ( petitor )
Example Sentences
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Filippov, along with other AIN competitors, was allowed to take part in the closing ceremony having been banned from the opening event.
From BBC
If their competitor has an equity investment from the U.S. government, raising funds and winning contracts becomes more difficult.
“That’s even more problematic and has an adverse impact on Fanatics’ competitors and fans.
From Los Angeles Times
AB was nervous headed into last year’s championships, but a couple of other competitors reached out with their support and the meet ended up being “a blast,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
And he said young athletes had shared the podium with older competitors at the Milan-Cortina Games.
From Barron's
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