entrant

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛntr(ə)nt/

noun

  • a person or group that enters or takes part in something: the prize will be awarded to the entrant who wins the tiebreak the company is a new entrant into an established market

Origin:

early 17th century (denoting a person taking legal possession of land or property): from French, literally 'entering', present participle of entrer (see enter)