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Definition claimant in British English

claimant noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkleɪmənt/
1

someone who makes an official request for money from a government, insurance company etc

Example

claimants of sickness benefits

Synonyms and related words
questioner inquisitor suppliant
1.1

someone who says that they have a right to something, especially something that belonged to someone who has died

2

someone who brings a legal case against someone else in a court of law. The person against whom the case is brought is called the defendant.

Example

The claimant made a claim for damages against his employee for a breach of statutory duty.

Synonyms and related words
aggrieved aggrieved party alibi
Definition claimant in British English