Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

finalista

Noun
/fɪˈnælɪst/
Definition
A finalist is a person or team that has advanced to the final stage of a competition.
Examples
  • The athlete became a finalist in the national championship.
  • She was thrilled to be a finalist in the singing competition.
Meaning
The individual or group that competes in the final match, event, or round of a contest.
Synonyms
  • contender
  • competitor
  • runner-up