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Definition of registrant

registrant

/ˈrɛdʒ.ɪ.strənt/
reg · is · trant
Plural:registrants
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registrant Lexical Profile

registrant Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or entity that formally registers for something, such as a conference, course, electoral roll, or internet domain name, or registers a legal right such as a trademark or patent.

Example

"Every early registrant for the annual medical symposium will receive a discounted admission rate."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'registrant' with 'registrar'; a registrant is the person who registers or enrolls, whereas a registrar is the official who maintains the official records.

• Nearby Words

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regionally
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the verb 'register' (ultimately from Medieval Latin 'registrare', meaning 'to record') combined with the agentive suffix '-ant'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Registrant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/registrant
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