Etimology
Borrowed from Middle French participant, from Latin participāns, present participle of participō; see participate. Displaced native Old English dǣlnimend (literally “part taker”).
noun
participant (plural participants)
One who participates.
Examples
All participants must adhere to the rules of the competition.
Related words
synonyms
entrant, partaker, participator
adjective
participant (not comparable)
Sharing; participating; having a share of part.
Examples
Therefore during the parliament he published his royal proclamation, offering pardon and grace of restitution to all such as had taken arms, or been participant of any attempts against him;