noun
Uncommon
complainant
kuhm-PLAY-nuhnt
Complainant (noun) means a person who makes a formal complaint, especially in a legal or official setting. Example: “The complainant testified that she had witnessed the incident firsthand.”
noun
1
A person who makes a formal complaint, especially in a legal or official setting.
"The complainant testified that she had witnessed the incident firsthand."
How to use complainant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person officially bringing a complaint, often in a legal case.
When to use it
Mostly used in legal and formal contexts, rather than everyday speech.
Common pairings
the complainant alleged
complainant and defendant
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Word forms
- Plural
- complainants
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Etymology
From Old French complaignant, present participle of complaindre, "to complain."
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What does “complainant” mean?
The word “complainant” means a person who makes a formal complaint, especially in a legal or official setting. In plain terms, the person officially bringing a complaint, often in a legal case.
How do you pronounce “complainant”?
“Complainant” is pronounced kuhm-PLAY-nuhnt (/kəmˈpleɪnənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “complainant” in a sentence?
Here is “complainant” used in a sentence: “The complainant testified that she had witnessed the incident firsthand.”
What is the opposite of “complainant”?
The opposite of “complainant” — its antonyms — are defendant and respondent.
What part of speech is “complainant”?
“Complainant” is a noun.
Where does the word “complainant” come from?
The word “complainant” comes from Old French. From Old French complaignant, present participle of complaindre, "to complain.".
Is “complainant” a common word?
“Complainant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
