18
contestant(noun, person, opposition, job, application)
17
competitor(noun, person, opposition, job, application)
12
contender(noun, person, opposition, job, opponent)
12
opponent(noun, person, match, opposition, rival)
12
rival(noun, person, opposition, opponent, enemy)
11
adversary(noun, person, opposition, rival, opponent)
9
antagonist(noun, person, opposition, rival, opponent)
9
candidate(noun, person, opposition, job, application)
9
enemy(noun, person, match, opposition, rival)
9
entry(noun, person, effort)
9
newcomer(noun, person)
8
fledgling
8
freshman
8
neophyte(noun, person)
8
player(noun, person, opposition, application, rival)
8
starter
7
beginner(noun, person)
7
participant(noun, person, application, submission, competitor)
6
newbie
6
novice(noun, person)
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