respondent

American  

[ri-spon-duhnt] / rɪˈspɒn dənt /

noun

1. a person who responds or makes reply.

2. Law. a defendant, especially in appellate and divorce proceedings.

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adjective

1. giving a response; answering; responsive.

2. Law. being a respondent.

3. Psychology. of or relating to behavior that occurs consistently in response to a particular stimulus.

4. Obsolete. corresponding.

respondent British  

/ rɪˈspɒndənt /

noun

1. law a person against whom a petition, esp in a divorce suit, or appeal is brought

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adjective

1. a less common word for responsive

Etymology

Origin of respondent

1520–30; < Latin respondent- (stem of respondēns ), present participle of respondēre. See respond, -ent

Example Sentences

Among the headlines was that more than half of respondents doubt Chelsea will achieve success in the next three to five years under the current regime.

From BBC

Plus, the bank’s survey of consumer housing intentions found that respondents’ will to buy was higher than usual.

From Barron's

Plus, the bank’s survey of consumer housing intentions found that respondents’ will to buy was higher than usual.

From Barron's

However, many respondents told the company it "takes the fun out of the game" and others felt it was "outright cheating".

From BBC

“Morale is very low across manufacturing in general,” said one survey respondent.

From Barron's

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