competitor
Definitions
A person, team, or organization that competes against others in a contest or game.
A business or entity that offers goods or services similar to those of another, vying for the same customers.
Examples
Our main competitor has just launched a new marketing campaign to attract more customers.
The athlete shook hands with his fiercest competitor after the race concluded.
Small businesses often struggle to survive when a large global competitor enters the local market.
Synonyms
rival opponent adversary challenger contender antagonist contestant
Antonyms
ally partner collaborator teammate associate colleague supporter