Entrant

['entr(ə)nt] or ['ɛntrənt]

(noun.) a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise; 'a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer'.

(noun.) one who enters a competition.

(noun.) someone who enters; 'new entrants to the country must go though immigration procedures'.

Checked by Eugene--From WordNet

(n.) One who enters; a beginner.

(n.) An applicant for admission.

Edited by Anselm