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View synonyms for participant

participant

[ pahr-tis-uh-puhnt ]

noun

  1. a person or group that participates; partaker.

    Synonyms: participator, colleague, contributor, associate



adjective

  1. participating; sharing.
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Other Words From

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

Amelia, who has Down syndrome, receives access to a program that helps participants learn how to socialize with others.

Future trials must include more diverse participants, the researchers told the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

From BBC

In a leadership workshop, one participant confided that he held hard-right political views and worried that colleagues would shun him, impacting his career.

From Salon

"The majority of our members use bows and arrows, but crossbows are used, predominantly by older or disabled participants who may be unable to use a traditional bow and arrow," he said.

From BBC

Each production is personal, and highly individualized to its participant — plot points detailed here may not unveil for every guest.

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