Recipients: meaning, definitions and examples
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recipients
[ rɪˈsɪpiənt ]
in communication
People who receive something, especially letters, emails, or packages.
Synonyms
addressee, beneficiary, receiver
Examples of usage
- Recipients of the charity donations were grateful for the support.
- The recipients of the award were honored at the ceremony.
in medical field
A person who receives a transplant of tissue or organ from a donor.
Synonyms
patient, transplant recipient
Examples of usage
- The recipient of the heart transplant is recovering well.
- The surgeon will discuss the procedure with the recipient before the operation.
Translations
Translations of the word "recipients" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destinatários
🇮🇳 प्राप्तकर्ता
🇩🇪 Empfänger
🇮🇩 penerima
🇺🇦 отримувачі
🇵🇱 odbiorcy
🇯🇵 受取人
🇫🇷 destinataires
🇪🇸 destinatarios
🇹🇷 alıcılar
🇰🇷 수신자
🇸🇦 المستلمين
🇨🇿 příjemci
🇸🇰 príjemcovia
🇨🇳 收件人
🇸🇮 prejemniki
🇮🇸 viðtakendur
🇰🇿 қабылдаушылар
🇬🇪 მიმღებები
🇦🇿 alıcılar
🇲🇽 destinatarios
Word origin
The word 'recipient' originated from the Latin word 'recipientem' which means 'receiver'. It has been used in English since the 16th century. The concept of recipients has evolved with advancements in communication and healthcare, reflecting the importance of acknowledging those who receive something.
See also: recipientless.