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participant definition

par·tici·pant (pär tis′ə pənt)

adjective

participating

Etymology: L participans, prp. of participare: see participate

noun

a person who participates or shares in something

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participant Synonyms

participant

n.

participator, partaker, cooperator, partner, sharer, copartner, shareholder, member, a party to; see also associate.


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participant Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enable: The individual approach of the General Practice modules enables participants to follow particular areas of interest within their own practice.

Preposition: in

  • workshop: Pre-registration is essential, as the maximum number of participants in each workshop is set at fifteen.

Adjective modifier

  • active: In addition, older people will be active participants in the tracing study.

Modifies a noun

  • observation: Moreover participant observation demands firsthand involvement in the social world chosen for study.

Noun used with modifier

  • workshop: By breaking down inhibitions and focusing energy, Anjali inspires and motivates workshop participants.
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participant quotes

I have covered boxing, promoted boxing, watched it, thought about it, and after long reflection I cannot find a single thing that isgood about it either from the point of view of participant or spectator.

-Gallagher, Noel

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