# claimant

/ˈkɫeɪmənt/ (US) · /klˈeɪmənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/claimant
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a person who asks for something they believe they have a right to, such as money from the government or an insurance company.

For teachers: a person making a formal request for something, typically money or property, to which they assert a legal or official right.

## Examples

- The claimant submitted all the necessary paperwork for the insurance money.
- After the accident, the claimant had to prove that the damage was not caused by their own negligence.
- The tribunal heard evidence from each claimant before deciding how to distribute the remaining assets of the bankrupt firm to its former employees.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in legal, insurance, and social security contexts.

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