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PETITIONER Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word petitioner. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word petitioner. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PETITIONER

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suppliant
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• one praying humbly for something

adjective satellite

• humbly entreating

appellant
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals)

noun

• the party who appeals a decision of a lower court

applicant
nounn
noun

• a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission

candidate
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a politician who is running for public office

• someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

claimant
nounn
noun

• someone who claims a benefit or right or title

plaintiff
nounn
noun

• a person who brings an action in a court of law

solicitor
nounn
noun

• a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

• a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents

suitor
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a man who courts a woman

requester
nounn
noun

• one praying humbly for something

suer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a man who courts a woman

• someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right

supplicant
nounn
noun

• someone who prays to God

• one praying humbly for something

adjective satellite

• humbly entreating

Best Hypernyms For PETITIONER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for petitioner, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
applicant applier citizen complainant individual member person plaintiff pleader resident solicitor subject suitor suppliant

Alternatives for SUPPLIANT

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