The difference between Claimant and Defendant
When used as nouns, claimant means one who claims, whereas defendant means in civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint.
Defendant is also adjective with the meaning: serving, or suitable, for defense.
check bellow for the other definitions of Claimant and Defendant
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Claimant as a noun:
One who claims; one who makes a claim.
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Claimant as a noun (UK):
A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar.
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Claimant as a noun (legal):
The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.
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Defendant as a noun (legal):
In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
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Defendant as a noun (legal):
In criminal proceedings, the accused.
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Defendant as an adjective:
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.