Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of participant
"Many participants gathered at the conference to share their research findings."
In plain English: Participants are the people who take part in an event or activity.
"All the participants in the race cheered when they crossed the finish line."
Usage: Use participants to refer to two or more people who take part in an event, activity, or discussion. Avoid using it when only one person is involved, as that requires the singular form participant.
Derived from Latin participans, the present participle of participare meaning "to take part," this term originally described someone who shares in an action or experience. It entered English via Old French to denote individuals actively involved in a specific event or group.