noun
claimant
Claimant (noun) means one who claims; one who makes a claim.
noun
1
One who claims; one who makes a claim.
2
A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar.
3
The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.
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Etymology
From Old French and Anglo-Norman clamant, present participle of the verb clamer and its variants, from Latin clāmō (“to cry out”), equivalent to claim + -ant. Compare clamant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of claimant?
"claimant" (noun) means one who claims; one who makes a claim.
What are the different meanings of claimant?
"claimant" has 3 main meanings: 1. One who claims; one who makes a claim; 2. A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar; 3. The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.