debtor

noun
UK: /ˈdetər/
US: /ˈdetər/

  1. A person or institution that owes money to someone else.

    1. He is a debtor and must pay back the money.
    2. The company became a debtor after failing to manage its finances responsibly.

  2. A country or organization that has borrowed money from another country or organization.

    1. Our nation is a debtor to other countries now.
    2. As a large debtor nation, it faced significant economic challenges and restructuring.

Synonyms

liable obligor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "debtor" in English means: A person or institution that owes money to someone else., A country or organization that has borrowed money from another country or organization..

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

Synonyms for "debtor": liable, obligor.

Example usage of "debtor": "He is a debtor and must pay back the money.". More examples on the page.