applicant
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ap·pli·cant

noun \ˈa-pli-kənt\

Definition of APPLICANT

: one who applies <a job applicant>

Examples of APPLICANT

  1. We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
  2. <have numerous applicants for the job>

First Known Use of APPLICANT

1776

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