litigant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/
KK: /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/
adjective
Definition
Involved in a legal case or lawsuit.
Example
The litigant presented their case in front of the judge.
Conversation
I heard that John is becoming a litigant in that big case.
Really? I didn't know he was involved in a lawsuit.
Yeah, it's been all over the news lately.
I hope he has a good lawyer to help him out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contesting
disputing
arguing
Antonyms
settled
peaceful
agreeable
noun
Definition
A person or group involved in a legal case, especially one who is suing or being sued.
Example
The litigant presented their case in front of the judge.
Conversation
I heard that John is a litigant in that big lawsuit.
Really? I didn't know he was involved in something like that.
Yeah, apparently he has some strong arguments to present.
Root Explanation
Litigant → It is formed from "litigare" (meaning to dispute or quarrel) and the suffix "-ant" (meaning one who). A litigant is one who is involved in a dispute or legal case.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'disputing' ('litigare') in a legal context — that's why a litigant is a person involved in a legal dispute.
Visually Confused Words
mitigant
intrigant
instigant