A claimant is someone who asks to be given something which they think they are entitled to. The compensation will be split between 140 claimants. someone who claims something, especially money, from the government, a court etc because they think they have a right to it
someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a claimant to the throne"
The person or party making a formal request for payment of benefits due under the terms of an insurance contract
A claimant is someone who is receiving money from the state because they are unemployed or they are unable to work because they are ill. benefit claimants