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English noun: petitioner

1. petitioner (person) one praying humbly for something


SamplesA suppliant for her favors.


Synonymsrequester, suppliant, supplicant


Broader (hypernym)applicant, applier


Narrower (hyponym)besieger, canvasser, postulant, solicitor

2. petitioner (person) someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right


Synonymssuer


Broader (hypernym)complainant, plaintiff









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