applicant

Noun
Synonyms: applier

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admissionSynonyms: applier
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Applicant \Ap"pli*cant\, n. [L. applicans, p. pr. of applicare. See Apply.] One who apples for something; one who makes request; a petitioner. [1913 Webster]

The applicant for a cup of water. --Plumtre. [1913 Webster]

The court require the applicant to appear in person. --Z. Swift. [1913 Webster]

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