claimant

noun

Simple meaning

The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.

Pronunciation

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klaymuhnt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkleɪmənt

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Definition

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noun

Someone who claims a benefit or right or title
One who claims; one who makes a claim.
law
The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.
uk
A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency: Moderately Common
Typical Use: Neutral / general English

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This meaning: Someone who claims a benefit or right or title

Used this way, claimant is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Slightly positive
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Moderate
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: Positive and appreciative
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use claimant

“Claimants of unemployment compensation.”noun

Common Patterns and Combinations

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Claims

Other combinations

rival claimantresidual claimantnew claimant

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