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Meaning of the word debtor in English

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debtor

US /ˈdet̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈdet.ər/

Noun

a person or institution that owes a sum of money.

Example:
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generally, debtors must negotiate with each creditor separately
Synonym:
borrower mortgagor bankrupt insolvent defaulter
Antonym:
creditor
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