1. a person engaged in a dispute or argument; one who disputes
Usage: formal; often used in legal or academic contexts

Examples

• The two disputants presented their cases before the judge.
• In the heated debate, each disputant refused to concede any ground.
• The contract dispute involved three main disputants from different companies.
• Disputants in the academic conference exchanged sharp criticisms.
• The mediator asked each disputant to explain their position calmly.
• International law often addresses disputes between disputants from different nations.