Synonyms

participant

American

[pahr-tis-uh-puhnt] / pɑrˈtɪs ə pənt /

noun

a person or group that participates; partaker.

Synonyms:

colleague, contributor, associate, participator

adjective

participating; sharing.

Other Word Forms

participantly adverb
unparticipant adjective

Etymology

Origin of participant

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

Example Sentences

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"Our immediate focus is on delivering an incredible 2026 London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April and ensuring every participant has an amazing experience."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“These rule enhancements make our expectations abundantly clear for every participant across both platforms and highlight the compliance infrastructure we have already built.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

One participant penciled in a rate hike for next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The other participant in the Wednesday rally is Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, which represents about 3,000 principals, assistant principals and central and regional office middle managers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“I’d like to take a moment,” Mr. Kingsley says, “to introduce a very special participant in our competition tonight. Her name is Melody Brooks.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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