noun
Uncommon
claimant
Claimant (noun) means a person who makes a claim.
noun
1
A person who makes a claim.
2
Someone who receives money from the state, such as unemployment or disability benefit.
3
The person who begins a court case against someone else.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of claimant?
"claimant" (noun) means a person who makes a claim.
What is the opposite of claimant?
The opposite of "claimant" is defendant.
What are the different meanings of claimant?
"claimant" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who makes a claim; 2. Someone who receives money from the state, such as unemployment or disability benefit; 3. The person who begins a court case against someone else.
