English dictionary · noun

claimant

One who claims; one who makes a claim.

Meaning and definitions

1. One who claims; one who makes a claim.
2. A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar.
3. The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.

Connected roots

• clam-

  shouting

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• reclaim

  To return land to a suitable condition for use.

• exclaim

  to cry out suddenly in surprise or emotion

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