'Claimant' definitions:

Definition of 'claimant'

From: WordNet
noun
Someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a claimant to the throne"

Definition of 'Claimant'

From: GCIDE
  • Claimant \Claim"ant\, n. [Cf. OF. clamant, p. pr. of clamer. Cf. Clamant.] One who claims; one who asserts a right or title; a claimer. [1913 Webster]