Rival
/ˈrɪ.vəl/noun
A person or entity competing with another for the same objective or goal.
Did you know?The term 'rival' comes from Latin roots that originally referred to those who shared the same stream of water, implying competition for resources and survival.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
rivalis
“one who shares a stream or brook, a competitor”
Old French
Old French
rival
“a competitor in a contest or game”
Middle English
Middle English
rival
“one who competes for the same thing”
Modern English
English
rival
“a person or entity engaged in competition”