The Open Dictionary

respondent

noun

UK/rɪˈspɒn.dənt/
US/rɪˈspɑːn.dənt/

Definitions of respondent noun

  1. Countablesocial science

    An individual who provides answers to a request for information.

    • The survey revealed that most respondents opposed the development of nuclear weapons.

    • The researchers are analyzing the responses from all the respondents.

    • The questionnaire received responses from over five hundred respondents.

  2. Countablelaw

    In legal proceedings, particularly in divorce cases, the person against whom a petition is filed.

    • The respondent was required to respond to the lawsuit within thirty days.

    • In the divorce proceedings, both the petitioner and the respondent must participate in mediation.

    • The judge listened to the testimonies of both the petitioner and the respondent.