Player

/ˈpleΙͺΙ™(ΙΉ)/

The meaning and definition of Player, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A significant participant.
    β€œHe thought he could become a player, at least at the state level.”
  2. One who is playful; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.

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Synonyms laker

Origin

From Middle English playere, from Old English plegere.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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