noun

respondent

rih-SPON-duhnt

noun

A person who answers a survey, questionnaire, or set of questions.

"Most respondents said they preferred working from home."

In law, the party who answers or defends against a claim, especially in an appeal or divorce case.

"The respondent's lawyer argued the appeal should be dismissed."

How to Use Respondent

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who gives an answer — either to a survey, or as the defending party in a legal case.

Common mistake

In court cases, don't confuse "respondent" (the one answering an appeal or petition) with "defendant" (used in the original trial).

Easily confused with

defendant →

more respondent comparative, respondents plural, most respondent superlative

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Most _____ said they preferred working from home.

despondent correspondent