Complainant Meaning in English
word
kəmˈpɫeɪnənt
kuhm-PLAY-nuhnt
kəmplˈeɪnənt
kuhm-PLAY-nuhnt
Definition
A person who makes a formal complaint in a court case or legal matter.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and mostly used in legal or official contexts. 'Complainant' is the opposite of 'defendant.' In civil cases, can be called 'plaintiff.' Not generally used for casual complaints—only legal/formal ones.
Spanish: demandante - reclamantePortuguese (BR): autor (judicial) - reclamantePortuguese (PT): queixoso - reclamanteChinese (Simplified): 原告 - 投诉人Chinese (Traditional): 原告 - 投訴人Hindi: शिकायतकर्ता - वादीArabic: المدعي - المشتكيBengali: অভিযোগকারীRussian: истец - заявительJapanese: 原告Vietnamese: nguyên đơn - người khiếu kiệnKorean: 원고 - 고소인Turkish: davacı - şikayetçi (resmi/mahkeme)Urdu: مدعیIndonesian: penggugat - pelapor (hukum)
Example Sentences
The complainant filed a lawsuit against the company.
basic
The court listened to the complainant's statement.
basic
The complainant must provide evidence to support the claim.
basic
After months of waiting, the complainant finally heard back from the court.
natural
The lawyer met with the complainant before the trial started.
natural
It’s up to the complainant to prove their case in court.
natural