applicant
Translation
applicant, candidate
Examples
There were over 100 applicants for the job.
There were over 100 applicants for the job.
The successful applicant will start next month.
The successful applicant will start next month.
Grammar Patterns
applicant ((for sth.)) a person who formally requests something, especially a job She was the best applicant for the position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: candidate, contender, nominee
Etymology
From Latin 'applicare' (to apply) + '-ant' (a person who does something). An applicant is a person who applies.
Memory Tips
An 'applicant' is a person who fills out an 'application' to 'apply' for something, like a job or a university place.