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contestant

/kənˈtɛstənt/ noun · British & US
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What does contestant mean?

noun

A person who takes part in a competition or contest, especially a television or radio quiz show.

Example

"The contestant was asked a series of difficult questions, but managed to answer them all correctly."

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