I. ˈen.trənt noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from present participle of entrer to enter — more at enter
: one that enters
an illegal entrant into the country
new entrants into a highly competitive field
deficiencies of the entrants in the basic skills needed for college study — I.L.Kandel
especially : one that enters a competition
entrants include leading athletes from many countries
II. adjective
: being an entrant