Petitioner — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /pə-ˈti-sh(ə-)nər/ pe·ti·tion·er

Meaning & Definition of Petitioner

Petitioner (noun)

  1. one who makes, submits, or signs a petition

Petitioner (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift

    "the lottery winner was beset by a horde of petitioners, all of whom thought that they were most deserving of his charity"

    similar: pleader, solicitor, suitor, suppliant, supplicant
    related: beggar, mendicant, panhandler, cadger, moocher, schnorrer, asker, requester, suer

Related Entry: Petition (verb)

Petition is a different word from Petitioner. The synonyms below are for petition, not for petitioner.

  1. to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner

    "petitioned the judge to be excused from jury duty for financial hardship"

    similar: appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, entreat, impetrate, implore, importune, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on
    related: bludge (chiefly Australian & New Zealand), cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require
    near: hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Petitioner

The most common words with a similar meaning to Petitioner:

pleader, solicitor, suitor, suppliant, supplicant

Related Words for Petitioner

beggar, mendicant, panhandler, cadger, moocher, schnorrer, asker, requester, suer

Word Forms of Petitioner

Inflections: petitioners

Origin & Etymology of Petitioner

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Petitioner

What does "Petitioner" mean?

"Petitioner" means one who makes, submits, or signs a petition. As a noun, it is defined as: one who makes, submits, or signs a petition.

What is another word for "Petitioner"?

Other words for "Petitioner" include pleader, solicitor, suitor, suppliant and supplicant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Petitioner" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Petitioner"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Petitioner". Common alternatives include pleader, solicitor, suitor, suppliant and supplicant.

How do you use "Petitioner" in a sentence?

Examples of "Petitioner" in a sentence: "the lottery winner was beset by a horde of petitioners, all of whom thought that they were most deserving of his charity".

Is "Petitioner" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Petitioner" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Petitioner"?

"Petitioner" is pronounced /pə-ˈti-sh(ə-)nər/ and divided into syllables as pe·ti·tion·er.

What is the origin of the word "Petitioner"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Petitioner" meaning "one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift"?

When "Petitioner" (noun) means one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift, synonyms include pleader, solicitor, suitor, suppliant and supplicant.