finalist
Translation
finalist
Examples
She was a finalist in the competition.
She was a finalist in the competition.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) a person who reaches the final stage of (a competition) She was a finalist in the competition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contender, competitor
Etymology
From 'final' + '-ist', a suffix denoting a person. Someone who reaches the final stage.
Memory Tips
Picture someone in the 'final' round of a competition. That person is a 'finalist'.