English Explanatory Dictionary

competitor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or organization against whom one is competing.
  2. A participant in a competition, especially in athletics.
  3. Partner, associate, one working with another toward a common goal.

Pronunciation

kəm-pĕtʹ-ĭ-tər /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-competitor.wav /ˈkɔmpəʈɪʈə(r)/ /kəmˈpɛʈɪʈə(r)/

Word forms

competitor competitors competitour

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French compétiteur, from Latin competitor.

Synonyms

adversary opponent contestant

Related words

compete competition competitive

Derived words

anticompetitor archcompetitor competitorship competitress coopetitor intercompetitor noncompetitor supercompetitor
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