disputant meaning

Noun: disputant  di'spyoot(u)nt

1. A person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
   - controversialist, eristic

Derived forms: disputants

See also: dispute

Type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

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1. the collapse of national civility and cohesion made it difficult for the disputants to hear each other.
2. crusader : a disputant who advocates reform
3. He was considered one of the best disputants in the university.
4. It is important disputants feel safe and confident with their mediator.
5. :OK, now will the other disputant please weigh in?