applicant

[ ap-li-kuhnt ]

noun

1. a person who applies for or requests something; a candidate:

   an applicant for a position.

applicant

/ ˈæplɪkənt /

noun

1. a person who applies, as for a job, grant, support, etc; candidate

Word History and Origins

Origin of applicant¹

First recorded in 1475–85, applicant is from the Latin word applicant- (stem of applicāns applying, present participle of applicāre ). See apply, -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of applicant¹

C15: from Latin applicāns, from applicāre to apply

Example Sentences

Its argument against was that Andretti would not "add value" because it did "not believe the applicant would be a competitive participant".

From BBC

It is the most controversial of recent measures that have also imposed tougher English language requirements on student visa applicants, and greater scrutiny on those seeking further study.

From BBC

The company added that it requires all suppliers to comply with the law and its ethical standards, including screening applicants for immigration status.

From New York Times

From there, the Canadian government ranks applicants and invites the highest-ranking ones to apply to immigrate.

From Salon

Instead, it was going to require just one academic criterion — that all applicants be gifted or working at a gifted level through a district designation process.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aspirant
• candidate
• claimant
• seeker