The difference between Partaker and Participant

When used as nouns, partaker means one who partakes of something, whereas participant means one who participates.


Participant is also adjective with the meaning: sharing.

check bellow for the other definitions of Partaker and Participant

  1. Partaker as a noun:

    One who partakes of something.

    Examples:

    "The joint was passed around the circle, but he was not a partaker, so he waved it away."

  2. Partaker as a noun:

    A partner or accomplice.

  1. Participant as a noun:

    One who participates.

    Examples:

    "All participants must adhere to the rules of the competition."

  1. Participant as an adjective:

    Sharing; participating; having a share of part.