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Synonyms of claimant
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a person who believes that he or she has a right to something (such as an amount of money); a person who claims something
- They are claimants to their father's estate.
- Claimants will need to fill out the appropriate paperwork.
- a dispute between two claimants to the throne
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The first known use of claimant was in the 15th century
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