disputant

[ dih-spyoot-nt ]

noun

1. a person who disputes; debater.

adjective

1. engaged in dispute; disputing.

disputant

/ ˈdɪspjʊtənt; dɪˈspjuːtənt /

noun

1. a person who argues; contestant

adjective

1. engaged in argument

Other Words From

• predis·putant noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disputant¹

1605–15; < Latin disputant- (stem of disputāns, present participle of disputāre ), equivalent to disput- ( dispute ) + -ant- -ant

Example Sentences

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is renewing a call for progress toward a code of conduct among South China Sea disputants, despite long delays and skepticism from the United States.

From Washington Times

The disputants in “The Oresteia” frequently argue that vengeance is the way to punish crimes.

From Washington Post

But he said nothing, and after the disputants had been half carried, half dragged, from the lunchroom he returned immediately to the math problem we had been discussing.

From Literature

By asking for adjudication, the disputants are triggering litigation that could last years.

From Reuters

In the 16th century, when our English forbears began resolving disputes through trial by jury rather than ordeal or battle, disputants had to rely on lawyers to present evidence and arguments.

From Wall Street Journal

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