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recipients

 

[ rɪˈsɪpiənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,288 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.