What does "applicant" mean?

One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

What is a synonym for "applicant"?

Common synonyms include: applier, aspirant, aspirant, candidate, candidates, claimant.

Pronounced //ˈæp.lə.kɪnt//.

/ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
"Our job advertisement attracted seven applicants."
2
a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission wordnet
3
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.; A party who initiates legal proceedings against another party. specific
4
The third coordinate (or z-coordinate) in a three-dimensional coordinate system.

"The applicant impressed the examiner favorably."

From Latin applicans, present participle of applicare. See apply.