applicantap·pli·cant /ˈæplɪkənt/ noun [countableC]1a person who applies for a job or a place at a university, or for official permission to do somethingThe starting salary of the successful applicant will be fixed according to experience.
applicant forapplicants for EU membership
2FINANCE a person or organization who asks to buy new shares when they are first made availableA share applicant can withdraw his application at any time before allotment is made.