Com-pĕt'i-tor, n.

n. [Lat.] 1. One who seeks and endeavors to obtain what another seeks; or one who claims what another claims; a rival. And can not brook competitors in love. Shak. 2. One who associates himself with another; a follower. [Obs.] Every hour more competitors Flock to the rebels, and their power grows strong. Shak.