Synonyms for player

Noun

1. player, participant, contestant

usage: a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

2. musician, instrumentalist, player, performer, performing artist

usage: someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

3. actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player, performer, performing artist

usage: a theatrical performer

4. player, participant

usage: an important participant (as in a business deal); "he was a major player in setting up the corporation"