applicant

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæplɪkənt/ AmE /ˈæplɪkənt/

noun en → es

1 PERSON APPLYING [singular] B1

a person who applies for a job, place at a college or university, etc.

aspirante, solicitante

  • an applicant for something

Collocations job applicant · university applicant

  • She was the most successful of all the applicants.

    Ella fue la más exitosa de todos los solicitantes.

2 LEGAL CLAIMANT [singular] C1

a person who makes a legal claim or request, especially in court

demandante, reclamante

  • an applicant for something

Collocations legal applicant · court applicant

  • The applicant was granted a temporary injunction.

    Se concedió una orden cautelar temporal al demandante.