Meaning of the word finalists in English

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finalists

US /ˈfaɪnəlɪsts/
UK /ˈfaɪnəlɪsts/

Plural Noun

competitors who reach the final round of a contest

Example:
The two teams are the finalists in the championship.
Only three finalists remain in the singing competition.