entrant

noun — 2 senses

entrant

noun

CA, US, UK /ˈɛntɹənt/ · AU, NZ /ˈentɹənt/

Etymology From French entrant, present participle of entrer.

1

A participant who enters something, such as a contest.

Any attempt by an entrant to influence the result or subvert the contest will lead to immediate disqualification.

2

A newcomer.

Derived terms: new entrant, nonentrant, reentrant

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