participant
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/
KK: /pɑrˈtɪsəpənt/
adjective
Definition
Taking part in something or being involved in an activity or event.
Example
Every participant in the race received a medal.
Conversation
Are you going to the workshop this weekend?
Yeah, I heard it’s going to be really engaging for every participant.
I hope to learn something new and become a better participant myself.
Me too! It’s always great to connect with others who are interested.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
involved
engaged
active
Antonyms
inactive
disengaged
excluded
noun
Definition
A person who takes part in an activity or event.
Example
Every participant in the race received a medal.
Conversation
Are you going to be a participant in the community event this weekend?
Definitely! I think it's important to get involved.
I agree, and it's a great way to meet new people as a participant.
Root Explanation
Participant → It is formed from "part" (from Latin "partem", meaning part or share) and "-cipant" (from Latin "capere", meaning to seize or take). The word "participant" refers to someone who takes part or shares in an activity or event.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'takes' ('capere') a 'part' ('partem') in something — that's why a participant is someone who shares in an event.
Visually Confused Words
unparticipant
nonparticipant
anticipant
reparticipate
principiant
unparticipated
patrician
arctician