Noun: competitor kum'pe-ti-tu(r)
- Person or entity that competes against others for success, victory, or advantage
"he had respect for his competitors";
- rival, challenger, contender
- A business or organization offering similar competing products
"The company monitors its competitors closely"
- A participant in a competition, esp. in athletics
"The competitors lined up for the race"
Derived forms: competitors
Type of: contestant
Encyclopedia: Competitor