Definition

A person who receives regular payments from an annuity, usually after retirement or as part of a financial agreement.

Example

The annuitant will receive monthly payments for the rest of their life.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new annuitant program they launched?

Yeah, I read that it helps people secure their retirement funds.

It sounds like a great option for anyone planning for the future.

Definitely! I think being an annuitant can really provide peace of mind.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Annuitant → It is formed from "annuus" (from Latin, meaning yearly) and "-ant" (a suffix used to indicate a person who performs a specified action). An annuitant is a person who receives payments on a regular yearly basis, typically from an annuity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'yearly' ('annuus') to remember that an 'annuitant' is someone who receives payments regularly, often every year.

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