noun

petitioner

puh-TIH-shuhn

Petitioner (noun) means a person who submits a petition, especially to a court. Example: “The petitioner asked the judge to reconsider the ruling.”

noun

A person who submits a petition, especially to a court.

"The petitioner asked the judge to reconsider the ruling."

"As the petitioner, she had to prove her case first."

How to Use Petitioner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person making a formal request or bringing a case — the one who filed the petition.

Word Forms

petitioners plural

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Etymology

From petition + -er, "one who does."

Rhymes for petitioner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “petitioner” mean?

The word “petitioner” means a person who submits a petition, especially to a court. In plain terms, the person making a formal request or bringing a case — the one who filed the petition.

How do you pronounce “petitioner”?

“Petitioner” is pronounced puh-TIH-shuhn (/pəˈtɪʃənɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “petitioner” in a sentence?

Here is “petitioner” used in a sentence: “The petitioner asked the judge to reconsider the ruling.”

What part of speech is “petitioner”?

“Petitioner” is a noun.