applicant
/ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: applicants
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
Noun
Examples
Our job advertisement attracted seven applicants.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner. — A party who initiates legal proceedings against another party.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “applicant” mean?
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
Is “applicant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.