entrant

Definitions

A person or group that enters, joins, or participates in a competition, organization, or event.

A person who has recently arrived or started in a new job, school, or social group.

Examples

The new entrant to the marathon surprised everyone by finishing in the top ten.

Each entrant in the design competition must submit their portfolio by the end of the week.

Synonyms

newcomer beginner novice recruit initiate participant candidate

Antonyms

veteran expert master retiree departed professional old-timer