This is the 312th most frequent Hebrew word.
שחקנים
"Players" or "actors."
Here, 'שחקנים' refers to theatrical performers.
השחקנים על הבמה הציגו מחזה מרהיב.
The actors on the stage performed a spectacular play.
In this sentence, 'שחקנים' denotes participants in a sports activity.
הילדים הפכו להיות שחקנים פעילים במשחקי הכדור בשכונה.
The kids became active players in the neighborhood ball games.
Again, 'שחקנים' refers to individuals who act, specifically sought for a theatrical group.