English Reference

Word

registrant

Phoneticsreg·is·trant, stress on the first syllable

/ˈɹɛdʒəstɹənt/

Countable noun

Definition

n. a person who signs up for something, like a course, an event, or an official list.

n. a person or organisation that has formally registered for an event, programme, or official record. Often appears in administrative contexts where enrolment creates specific rights or obligations.

Examples

“Each registrant receives a name badge at the door.”

“All registrants for the weekend workshop get an email with the schedule and parking details.”

“The conference organizers offered early registrants a discount, while those who signed up late paid the full fee for the same sessions.”

Examples

simple

“Each registrant receives a name badge at the door.”

contextual

“All registrants for the weekend workshop get an email with the schedule and parking details.”

complex

“The conference organizers offered early registrants a discount, while those who signed up late paid the full fee for the same sessions.”

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “registrant” in context.

Verb

01. confirm registrant

“Please confirm each registrant by email before Friday.”

verb + noun

02. notify registrant

“The organizers will notify each registrant of any schedule changes.”

verb + noun

Adjective

03. eligible registrant

“Every eligible registrant will receive a voting card before the election.”

adj + noun

04. individual registrant

“Each individual registrant must present photo ID at check-in.”

adj + noun

05. new registrant

“Each new registrant receives a welcome pack with login instructions.”

adj + noun

06. prospective registrant

“Prospective registrants must attend an orientation before enrolling in the course.”

adj + noun

Noun

07. details of registrant

“Please check the contact details of each registrant carefully.”

noun + prep + noun

08. list of registrants

“The coordinator published the final list of registrants online.”

noun + prep + noun

09. number of registrants

“The number of registrants exceeded our expectations this year.”

noun + prep + noun

10. a list of conference registrants

“A list of conference registrants was posted on the event website.”

11. notify all registrants by email

“The university will notify all registrants by email if the course is cancelled.”

12. open to all registrants

“The networking reception is open to all registrants.”

Real-World Examples

“Successful registrants will be emailed with next steps from Friday and given a chance to buy tickets next week.”
The Guardian 7 Sept 2026
“The office emphasised that the numbers are only estimates as registration is voluntary and includes registrants that might not have made travel plans.”
BBC News 26 Aug 2026

Synonyms

enrollee

Related words

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Exam level
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Frequency
Occasional
Level
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