participant

[pahr-tis-uh-puhnt]

noun

1. a person or group that participates; partaker.

   Synonyms: colleague, contributor, associate, participator

adjective

1. participating; sharing.

Other Word Forms

• participantly adverb
• unparticipant adjective

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

Example Sentences

Survey participants also said the two most important factors when they shop online are lowest price and free shipping.

From Los Angeles Times

The video was deleted soon after it was posted once commenters questioned the participants’ ethics.

From Los Angeles Times

At the top of the hike, participants laid out yoga mats as the roar of the crowd at Dodger Stadium echoed in the background.

From Los Angeles Times

When participants return home, it can be “extremely difficult” and “time-consuming” to track them down or even to communicate with them, Allen said.

From Salon

Williams and his horse appear to be trampled by other participants before the horse rolls over Williams and rises to its feet.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• colleague 
• member 
• partner 
• party 
• player 
• shareholder