PETITIONER Synonyms
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 |