res
pon
dent
Plural
respondents
1
a person who answers or reacts
- In the survey, the respondent shared valuable feedback about their experience with the product.
- As the teacher posed a question, the eager respondent raised their hand to provide an answer.
- During the interview, the job applicant proved to be an articulate respondent, addressing each question with clarity.
- In the courtroom, the witness remained a composed respondent, offering concise answers to the attorney's inquiries.
- The online discussion allowed each participant to be a respondent, expressing their thoughts on the topic.
2
the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent