C1 noun Neutral

participant

/pɑːrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

A person who takes an active part in an event, activity, or research study. It implies involvement beyond mere observation, often within a structured or formal context.

Examples

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1

Every participant in the neighborhood fun run received a commemorative water bottle.

Every participant in the neighborhood fun run received a commemorative water bottle.

2

The committee requests that each participant submit their written feedback by the end of the fiscal year.

The committee requests that each participant submit their written feedback by the end of the fiscal year.

3

Are you going to be a participant in the talent show or just a member of the audience?

Are you going to be a participant in the talent show or just a member of the audience?

Word Family

Noun
participant
Verb
participate
Adjective
participatory
Related
participation
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Memory Tip

Think of 'part' + 'i' + 'cip'. You are 'taking a part' (from Latin capere, to take) in the action.

Quick Quiz

The research study required each _______ to sign an informed consent form before the testing began.

Correct!

The correct answer is: participant

Examples

1

Every participant in the neighborhood fun run received a commemorative water bottle.

everyday

Every participant in the neighborhood fun run received a commemorative water bottle.

2

The committee requests that each participant submit their written feedback by the end of the fiscal year.

formal

The committee requests that each participant submit their written feedback by the end of the fiscal year.

3

Are you going to be a participant in the talent show or just a member of the audience?

informal

Are you going to be a participant in the talent show or just a member of the audience?

4

Data was collected from over two hundred participants to ensure the statistical significance of the experiment.

academic

Data was collected from over two hundred participants to ensure the statistical significance of the experiment.

5

Each participant in the leadership workshop will be paired with a senior mentor for the duration of the program.

business

Each participant in the leadership workshop will be paired with a senior mentor for the duration of the program.

Word Family

Noun
participant
Verb
participate
Adjective
participatory
Related
participation

Common Collocations

active participant active participant
study participant study participant
willing participant willing participant
participant observation participant observation
workshop participant workshop participant

Common Phrases

active participant

someone who is deeply involved rather than passive

a willing participant

someone who joins an activity of their own free will

participant in the process

someone involved in a series of actions or steps

Often Confused With

participant vs participation

Participant is the person (noun), whereas participation is the act of taking part (abstract noun).

participant vs spectator

A spectator only watches an event, while a participant actually joins in the activity.

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Usage Notes

The term is widely used in scientific and social research to refer to people who are the subjects of a study, emphasizing their active role and agency. It is generally more formal than 'member' or 'helper'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'participator,' which is technically a word but much less common and often sounds unidiomatic in academic or professional writing. Also, ensure the preposition 'in' follows the word when specifying the activity.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'part' + 'i' + 'cip'. You are 'taking a part' (from Latin capere, to take) in the action.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'participans', the present participle of 'participare', meaning to share or partake.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Usually followed by the preposition 'in' Regular plural form: participants
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Cultural Context

In modern academic ethics, using 'participant' instead of 'subject' is preferred to show respect for the individual's voluntary contribution to research.

Quick Quiz

The research study required each _______ to sign an informed consent form before the testing began.

Correct!

The correct answer is: participant

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