Словарь синонимов английского языка - player

(n) 1. contestant, participant, competitor, contender; athlete, sportswoman, sportsman, Colloq US jock: Chess players from all over the world came together for the championship. The referee sent three players off. 2. actor or actress, performer, entertainer, trouper, Thespian: The local drama group is the Allen Arts Players. 3. gambler, better or especially US bettor, gamester, speculator, Brit punter: J.B. is a big player in the commodities market. 4. musician, instrumentalist, performer, virtuoso: Gladys is one of the best tuba players in the band.