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applicant

[ ap-li-kuhnt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person who applies for or requests something; a candidate:
an applicant for a position.

applicant

/ ˈæplɪkənt /

noun

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

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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of applicant¹

C15: from Latin applicāns, from applicāre to apply

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Example Sentences

In order to be eligible for the assistance the applicant must be:

From Los Angeles Times

The grant applicants also were, in the past, evaluated on their commitment to develop a diverse work force, including by training teachers from underrepresented groups.

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Napat said a Vanuatu passport was a "privilege" and that "applicants must seek citizenship for legitimate reasons".

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But critics say the process can be opaque, and touches only a limited pool of applicants.

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Giving applicants a leg up is apparently unfair only if it advantages people of color.

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Related Words

applicable application

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