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entrant

American  
[en-truhnt] / ˈɛn trənt /

noun

  1. a competitor in a contest.

  2. a new member, as of an association or school.

  3. a person who enters.

entrant British  
/ ˈɛntrənt /

noun

  1. a person who enters

  2. a new member of a group, society, or association

  3. a person who enters a competition or contest; competitor

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Other Word Forms

  • nonentrant noun

Etymology

Origin of entrant

1625–35; < French, noun use of entrant, present participle of entrer to enter

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Of interest will also be new entrants to the listing space.

From Barron's

This means smaller firms, which tend to be more focused on innovation and have a younger workforce, may be more attractive to younger entrants than traditional "prime" contractors.

From BBC

But she’s watching the Google test and would welcome a new entrant.

From Barron's

Enrolment in the Secondary School of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh is falling, and many entrants do not complete the gruelling nine-year curriculum.

From Barron's

There are 17 international entrants, including from Germany, Hong Kong, the United States and Poland.

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