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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

contestant go
a person who participates in competitions

competition, rival, challenger, competitor, contender
the contestant you hope to defeat

noun.person

12 Subcategories

champion, champ, title-holder go
someone who has won first place in a competition
comer go
someone with a promising future
finalist go
a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition
enemy, foe go
a personal enemy
favorite, favourite, front-runner go
a competitor thought likely to win
queen, king, world-beater go
a competitor who holds a preeminent position
runner-up, second best go
the competitor who finishes second
scratch go
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
semifinalist go
one of four competitors remaining in a tournament by elimination
street fighter go
a contestant who is very aggressive and willing to use underhand methods
tier go
any one of two or more competitors who tie one another
tilter go
someone who engages in a tilt or joust