What is the meaning of entrant?

noun

• A commodity that enters competition with established merchandise.
  • usage: "a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer"
• Any new participant in some activity.
  • synonyms: newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie
• Someone who enters.
  • usage: "new entrants to the country must go though immigration procedures"
• One who enters a competition. .