Meaning & use
Respondents
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People who reply to a survey or questionnaire, or parties who answer or defend against a legal claim in court.
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Most survey respondents said they preferred working from home at least part of the week.
The respondents in the appeal argued that the lower court's ruling should stand.
A note on using this word
The legal sense of 'respondent' specifically refers to the party responding to an appeal or petition, distinct from a 'defendant' in a criminal trial.
Words with a similar meaning
participantsdefendants
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Words with an opposite meaning
petitioners
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