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Definition of annuitant
annuitant
/əˈnjuː.ɪ.tənt/
an · nu · i · tant
Plural:annuitants
annuitant Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• noun
1
A person who receives or is entitled to receive the benefits of an annuity, or whose life expectancy is used to calculate its regular payments.
Example
"Under the terms of the retirement contract, the annuitant is guaranteed a fixed monthly income for life."
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View all synonyms for annuitantWord Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 18th century from 'annuity' plus the agent suffix '-ant', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'annuus' (yearly), from 'annus' (year).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Annuitant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/annuitant