Applicant Meaning in English
word
ˈæpɫɪkənt
AP-li-kuhnt
ˈæplɪkənt
AP-li-kuhnt
Definition
A person who formally requests something, especially a job, a place at a school or university, or a loan.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal and business contexts: 'job applicant', 'college applicant', 'loan applicant'. Not used for informal requests. Do not confuse with 'application' (the form or process).
Spanish: solicitante - aspirante - postulantePortuguese (BR): candidato - requerente - solicitantePortuguese (PT): candidato - requerente - solicitanteChinese (Simplified): 申请人 - 求职者Chinese (Traditional): 申請人 - 求職者Hindi: आवेदकArabic: مُتقدِّم - طالِبBengali: আবেদনকারীRussian: заявительJapanese: 応募者Vietnamese: ứng viên - người nộp đơnKorean: 지원자Turkish: başvuran - başvuru sahibiUrdu: درخواست دہندہIndonesian: pelamar - pendaftar
Example Sentences
The company interviewed every applicant for the job.
basic
Each college applicant must submit two recommendation letters.
basic
The bank will notify the applicant about the loan status.
basic
I'm sorry, but the position has already been filled by another applicant.
natural
Every year, hundreds of applicants try to get into that university.
natural
If an applicant doesn’t meet the requirements, their application is rejected.
natural