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10 Language-to-English DictionariesApplicant
/ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A person who makes a formal application for something, such as a job, admission to a university, or a grant.
"There were over five hundred applicants for the position."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'applicant' originates from the Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to apply'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote someone who applies for a position or request, reflecting the action of seeking or requesting something formally.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Applicant" is said worldwide
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candidat
Transliteration: candidat
"Chaque candidat doit passer un entretien."
Bewerber
Transliteration: Bewerber
"Der Bewerber überzeugte im Vorstellungsgespräch."
candidato
Transliteration: candidato
"Ogni candidato deve presentare il proprio curriculum."
aspirante
Transliteration: aspirante
"El aspirante cumplía con todos los requisitos."
candidato
Transliteration: candidato
"O candidato ideal deve ter experiência prévia."
आवेदक
Transliteration: avedak
"प्रत्येक आवेदक को फॉर्म भरना होगा।"
申请人
Transliteration: shēnqǐngrén
"所有申请人必须参加面试。"
지원자
Transliteration: jiwonja
"모든 지원자는 이력서를 제출해야 합니다."
応募者
Transliteration: ōbōsha
"多くの応募者の中から優秀な人材を選びます。"
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