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debtor

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈdɛtɝ// UK //dˈɛtɐ// debtor

n. a person, group, or country that owes money to someone else. You use this word when talking about loans, bills, or official financial agreements.

n. a person or entity that is in debt to another. Frequently used in legal and financial contexts to identify the party with an obligation to pay.


SIMPLE

The debtor promised to pay back the loan by next month.

CONTEXTUAL

If a debtor fails to make payments on time, the bank may take legal action to recover the funds.

COMPLEX

The international treaty aims to provide relief for any debtor nation struggling to meet its interest obligations due to sudden currency devaluation.

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Origin

From Middle English dettour, from Old French detour, from Latin debitor, equivalent to debt + -or. Doublet of debitor. Displaced native Old English *sċola.

Usage

Often paired with the word 'creditor', which refers to the person or institution that lent the money.

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