semifinalist
/ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪst/
semifinalist means A person who competes in the semifinals, the winner of which goes on to compete in the finals. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.
semifinalist is pronounced /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪst/.
Etymology
From semi- + finalist or semifinal + -ist.
noun
- A person who competes in the semifinals, the winner of which goes on to compete in the finals.