Meaning of the word semi-finalist in English

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semi-finalist

US /ˌsem.iˈfaɪ.nəl.ɪst/
UK /ˌsem.iˈfaɪ.nəl.ɪst/
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Noun

1.

a person or team that has reached the semi-final of a competition

Example:
She became a semi-finalist in the national spelling bee.
The team celebrated reaching the semi-finalist stage.
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