debtor — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt.

   Antonyms

   creditor

   Examples

   The debtor agreed to repay the loan within six months.

   The law protects both the debtor and the creditor.

2. One who owes another anything, or is under obligation, arising from express agreement, implication of law, or principles of natural justice, to pay money or to fulfill some other obligation; in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, the person who is the subject of the proceeding.

   Examples

   As a debtor, he faced constant letters from the bank.

   O! to Grace how great a Debtor, Daily I'm conſtrain'd to be;

Noun

1. a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt

   Synonyms

   debitor

   Antonyms

   creditor

   Broader terms

   actordoerworker