Definitions
- Referring to someone who applies for a job or position. - Talking about someone who submits a request or applies for something, such as a loan or a permit. - Describing an individual who is seeking admission to a school or program.
- Referring to someone who files a formal request or petition to a court or authority. - Talking about an individual who seeks redress or action from a higher authority. - Describing someone who initiates legal proceedings by filing a petition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to individuals who are seeking something.
- 2Both involve submitting a request or application.
- 3Both can be used in legal contexts.
- 4Both words imply a certain level of formality.
- 5Both words require some sort of action or initiative from the person.
What is the difference?
- 1Context: Applicant is commonly used in the context of job applications, admissions, or requests for something non-legal, while petitioner is specifically used in legal contexts.
- 2Legal Proceedings: Petitioner is used when someone initiates legal proceedings by filing a petition, while applicant does not have this legal connotation.
- 3Authority: Applicant refers to someone who applies to an authority or organization, while petitioner seeks action or redress from a higher authority or court.
- 4Formality: Applicant is generally more commonly used and has a neutral or slightly formal tone, while petitioner is more formal and often used in legal or official settings.
- 5Focus: Applicant focuses on the act of applying or requesting, while petitioner emphasizes the act of seeking redress or initiating legal action.
Remember this!
Applicant and petitioner are both words that describe individuals who are seeking something. However, applicant is commonly used in the context of job applications, admissions, or requests for something non-legal, while petitioner is specifically used in legal contexts. Applicant has a neutral or slightly formal tone, while petitioner is more formal and often used in legal or official settings. The key difference lies in the legal connotation and the focus of the action.
