participant
UK: pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt | US: pɑːrˈtɪsəpənt
n. a person who takes part in an activity or event
n. (legal) one who shares in or is entitled to benefits from an agreement or action
participant = parti<take part> + cip<hold> + ant<noun suffix (person)>
- parti (from Latin partem, meaning "part" or "take part")
- cip (from Latin capere, meaning "to hold" or "to take")
- ant (Latin-derived suffix indicating "one who does something")
Etymology Origin:
The word "participant" traces back to Latin participare ("to share in"), combining partem (part) + capere (to take). Over time, it evolved through Old French participer before entering English, retaining its core meaning of "one who takes part." The suffix -ant solidifies its role as a noun denoting an active role in an event or process.
Every participant in the study received a small reward.
She was an active participant in the debate.
The conference had over 500 participants from 30 countries.
As a participant in the program, he gained valuable skills.
Legal participants must sign the agreement before proceeding.