NYT Dictionary

LITIGANT

/ˈlɪtɪɡənt/
NounAdjectiveLIT-i-gantlit-i-gant · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French litigant, from Middle French, from Latin litigans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

litigatoraccessoryactionablebrawlerdefendantdieharddisputantdissidentintransigentirreconcilable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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