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competitor

com·pet·i·tor [ kəm péttitər ] (plural com·pet·i·tors)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. marketplace opponent: an opponent, especially in a commercial market

2. participant in competition: a person, animal, or group taking part in a competition

[Early 16th century. < Latin competere (see compete)]
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