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disputant Definition

dis·pu·tant (dis′pyo̵̅o̅ tənt, di spyo̵̅o̅t′'nt)

adjective

disputing

Etymology: L disputans, prp. of disputare

noun

a person who disputes or debates

disputant Synonyms

disputant

n.

contender, arguer, discussant, antagonist, debater, opponent, adversary; see also critic 1, controversialist, enemy 2, opponent 1, 2.

disputant Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • help: The mediation process helps disputants to look at alternative options for the child in question.
  • bring: We have a range of trained mediators who can provide objective support in bringing disputants together in order to find a solution.

Adjective modifier

  • various: The single biggest challenge identified by the mediators was to maintain neutrality in the context of the diversity of their relationships with various disputants.

Modifies a noun

  • state: In addition the UK has signed a mutual defense agreement with the UAE, one of the disputant states in the region.