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   entrant

   /ˈɛntr(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. a person or group that enters or takes part in something: "the prize will be awarded to the entrant who wins the tiebreak" Similar new membernew arrivalbeginnernewcomerfresherfreshmanrecruitnew boy/girlnovicetraineeapprenticeprobationertyroinitiateneophytetenderfoothireinformal:rookiegreenhornnew kidnewbiecubcompetitorcontestantcontenderchallengerparticipantplayercandidateapplicantOpposite veteran

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting a person who joins or gains admission to an institution, profession, etc.): from enter + -ant.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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