plural respondents
: a person who gives a response or answer to a question that is asked especially as part of a survey
A majority of respondents said they disagreed with the mayor's plan.
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“Respondent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/respondent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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