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Definition of contestant

contestant

/kənˈtɛs.tənt/
con · test · ant
Plural:contestants
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contestant Lexical Profile

contestant Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who takes part in a contest, game show, tournament, or competition.

Example

"Each contestant had sixty seconds to answer as many trivia questions as possible."

2

A person who formally challenges or disputes the validity of a legal decision, election result, or will.

Example

"The probate judge heard testimony from the sole contestant challenging the validity of the late philanthropist's will."

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• Rhymes for contestant

• Nearby Words

contessa
contest
contestable
contestant
context
contextless
contextual

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French 'contestant', the present participle of 'contester' (to dispute or call to witness), which ultimately derives from Latin 'contestari' (from 'com-' meaning together and 'testis' meaning witness).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contestant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contestant
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