respondentre·spon·dent /rɪˈspɒndəntrɪˈspɑːn-/ noun [countableC] formal1someone who replies to an advertisement or set of questionsOnly 2.7% of the survey respondents said they had plans to buy a home in the next six months.
2LAW someone who defends themselves in a law caseWithout admitting the allegations, the respondents agreed with the court’s finding that the firm failed to maintain the minimum capital required.