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applicant

 

[ ˈæplɪkənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job application process

A person who applies for a job or position, usually by submitting a resume and cover letter.

Synonyms

candidate, candidate, job seeker.

Examples of usage

  • The company received over a hundred applicants for the open position.
  • She was a strong applicant with relevant experience in the field.
Context #2 | Noun

college/university admissions

A person who submits an application to a college or university.

Synonyms

candidate, candidate, prospect.

Examples of usage

  • She was a top applicant and received scholarships from multiple universities.
  • The university has a competitive selection process for applicants.

Translations

Translations of the word "applicant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 candidato

🇮🇳 आवेदक

🇩🇪 Bewerber

🇮🇩 pelamar

🇺🇦 заявник

🇵🇱 kandydat

🇯🇵 応募者

🇫🇷 candidat

🇪🇸 solicitante

🇹🇷 başvuru sahibi

🇰🇷 지원자

🇸🇦 مقدم الطلب

🇨🇿 uchazeč

🇸🇰 žiadateľ

🇨🇳 申请者

🇸🇮 kandidat

🇮🇸 umsækjandi

🇰🇿 үміткер

🇬🇪 განაცხადის შემომტანი

🇦🇿 namizəd

🇲🇽 solicitante

Etymology

The word 'applicant' originated from the Latin word 'applicare', meaning 'to attach' or 'to devote oneself to'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a person who applies for a job or position. The term gained popularity in the 19th century with the rise of formal job application processes.

See also: appliance, applicability, applicable, applicants, application, applicator, applied, applier, apply, applying, inapplicability, inapplicable, misapplication, misapply.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,351, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.