all-comers
Whoever shows up
All-comers means anyone who wants to participate, without restriction or qualification.
An all-comers meet in track and field is open to any athlete regardless of affiliation.
The clinic welcomes all-comers.
The term implies universal access—no screening, no credentials required.
Having no limitations
- openNot closed
- universalAffecting all equally
- accessibleAble to be reached
- non-discriminatoryTreating all parties equally
open-door · inclusive · egalitarian · unselective · nonexclusive · unconditional · broad-based · indiscriminate
Those who join in
- participantsThose actively involved
- contestantsCompetition participants
- challengersThose who compete against
- competitorsThose seeking same goal
contenders · field · race · tournament · event · meet · trial · qualifier
Generous treatment of guests
- invitationRequest to attend
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- greetingExpression of welcome
warmth · openness · embrace · admittance · accessibility · cordiality · friendliness · approachability
unrestricted
Having no limitations
- openNot closed
- universalAffecting all equally
- accessibleAble to be reached
non-discriminatory · open-door · inclusive · egalitarian · unselective · nonexclusive · unconditional · broad-based · indiscriminate · barrier-free
entrants
Those who join in
- participantsThose actively involved
- contestantsCompetition participants
- challengersThose who compete against
competitors · contenders · field · race · tournament · event · meet · trial · qualifier · matchup
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
- invitationRequest to attend
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- receptionAct of receiving guests
greeting · warmth · openness · embrace · admittance · accessibility · cordiality · friendliness · approachability · inclusivity
masses
Bulk or populace
assembly · audience · attendees · throng · populace · rank-and-file · everybody · anyone · community · collective
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