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complainant

/kəmˈpleɪnt/ noun · British & US
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What does complainant mean?

noun

A person who complains, especially in a formal or official context, such as a plaintiff in a lawsuit. A person who makes a formal complaint, often in writing.

Example

"The complainant in the case was a local resident who had been affected by the pollution."

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