claimant

noun
UK: /ˈkleɪmənt/
US: /ˈkleɪmənt/

  1. A person who makes a claim, especially in a court of law or to an organization.

    1. The claimant wants money.
    2. The claimant provided evidence to support their request for compensation.

  2. Someone who asks for something, often money, because they think they have a right to it.

    1. The claimant said he was injured.
    2. The insurance company is reviewing the claimant's medical records carefully.

Synonyms

plaintiff applicant petitioner litigant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "claimant" in English means: A person who makes a claim, especially in a court of law or to an organization., Someone who asks for something, often money, because they think they have a right to it..

The phonetic transcription of "claimant" is /ˈkleɪmənt/ in British English and /ˈkleɪmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "claimant": plaintiff, applicant, petitioner, litigant.

Example usage of "claimant": "The claimant wants money.". More examples on the page.