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competitor

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/

The English word “competitor” has 3 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French compétiteur, from Latin competitor.

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