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