debtor

UK
/ˈdɛt.ə/
US
/ˈdɛt̬.ɚ/

Translations

debtornoun
debtors
pl
UK
/ˈdɛt.ə/
US
/ˈdɛt̬.ɚ/
The debtor was unable to repay the loan on time.
Должник не смог вовремя вернуть заем.
debtoradjective
UK
/ˈdɛtə/
US
/ˈdɛtər/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in legal or financial contexts (e.g., debtor relief, debtor obligations).

Definitions

debtornoun
A person or entity that owes a sum of money.
The debtor struggled to make the monthly payments on the loan.
An entry in accounting records that represents money owed to a business by a customer.
Record the invoice in the debtor ledger under accounts receivable.
debtoradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a debtor or debtors.
The new law strengthens debtor protections.