Contestant

n.

1.

One who contests; an opponent; a litigant; a disputant; one who claims that which has been awarded to another.

Noun	1.	contestant - a person who participates in competitions
	2.	contestant - a person who dissents from some established policy Synonyms: dissenter, dissident, objector, protester

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