disputant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
    eristic; controversialist.

WordNet

Dis"pu*tant adjective
Etymology
L. disputants, p. pr. of disputare: cf. F. disputant. See Dispute, v. i.
Definitions
  1. Disputing; engaged in controversy. Milton.
Dis"pu*tant noun
Definitions
  1. One who disputes; one who argues opposition to another; one appointed to dispute; a controvertist; a reasoner in opposition.
    A singularly eager, acute, and pertinacious disputant. Macaulay.

Webster 1913