Finalist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfī-nə-list/ fi·nal·ist

Meaning & Definition of Finalist

Finalist (noun)

  1. a contestant in a competition finals

Finalist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in champion, champ

    similar: champ, champion, placer, beater, conqueror, master, subduer, trimmer, vanquisher, victor, whipper, winner, dominator, overdog, ruler, subjugator, top dog
    opposite: loser, punching bag, pushover, quitter, failure, flop, washout, underdog

  2. as in semifinalist

    similar: semifinalist, archrival, also-ran, entrant, entry, player, challenger, competition, competitor, contender, contestant, corrival, rival, adversary, antagonist, opponent
    opposite: noncompetitor, ally, collaborator, partner, teammate, backer, supporter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Finalist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Finalist:

champ, champion, placer, beater, conqueror, master, subduer, trimmer, vanquisher, victor, whipper, winner, dominator, overdog, ruler, subjugator, top dog, semifinalist, archrival, also-ran, entrant, entry, player, challenger, competition, competitor, contender, contestant, corrival, rival, adversary, antagonist, opponent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Finalist

Words with the opposite meaning of Finalist:

loser, punching bag, pushover, quitter, failure, flop, washout, underdog, noncompetitor, ally, collaborator, partner, teammate, backer, supporter

Origin & Etymology of Finalist

final:1 + -ist:1

First known use: 1898

Frequently Asked Questions about Finalist

What does "Finalist" mean?

"Finalist" means a contestant in a competition finals. As a noun, it is defined as: a contestant in a competition finals. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Finalist"?

Other words for "Finalist" include champ, champion, placer, beater, conqueror, master, subduer and trimmer. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Finalist" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Finalist"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Finalist". Common alternatives include champ, champion, placer, beater, conqueror, master, subduer, trimmer, vanquisher and victor.

What is the opposite of "Finalist"?

Antonyms of "Finalist" include loser, punching bag, pushover, quitter, failure, flop, washout and underdog.

Is "Finalist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Finalist" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Finalist"?

"Finalist" is pronounced /ˈfī-nə-list/ and divided into syllables as fi·nal·ist.

What is the origin of the word "Finalist"?

"Finalist" comes from final:1 + -ist:1. First known use: 1898.

What is another word for "Finalist" meaning "as in champion, champ"?

When "Finalist" (noun) means as in champion, champ, synonyms include champ, champion, placer, beater, conqueror and master. Opposites in this sense include loser, punching bag, pushover and quitter.