Definition

A person who asserts a right or demand, often in a legal context, or someone who claims something as their own.

Example

The claimer submitted their application for the property dispute.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new claimer for that championship title?

Yeah, I heard they have some pretty impressive skills.

I wonder how they plan to compete against the previous champion.

It will be interesting to see if the claimer can hold their own!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Claim** → It is formed from the Old French *clamer* (meaning to call out or shout) and the suffix *-er* (meaning a person who). A claimer is a person who calls out or asserts a right to something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'calls out' ('clamer') to assert their right to something — that's what a claimer does.

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