competitor

American

[kuhm-pet-i-ter] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tər /

noun

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

competitor British

/ kəmˈpɛtɪtə /

noun

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

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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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I even came to know a top politician who was Xi Jinping's rival and competitor.

From BBC

His challenge will be to keep the warehouse model and premium lineup while staying ahead of competitors in China’s deflationary economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

King's competitors on the Virginia Slims circuit were in attendance.

From BBC

Lifordi’s product hasn’t yet been tested in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and competitors are developing a range of treatments, including oral medicines.

From The Wall Street Journal

It isn’t only murky for coaches, they said, but already a disadvantage to athletes whose pool of competitors now involves former pros.

From The Wall Street Journal

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