noun
- a person who owes money to someone else
Examples
- The bank contacted the debtor about the overdue loan payment.
- As a debtor, she was required to make monthly payments until the debt was cleared.
- The company filed for bankruptcy protection from its creditors as a debtor.
- Many debtors struggle to manage multiple credit card payments.
- The court ordered the debtor to repay the full amount within six months.
- Student loan debtors often face years of repayment after graduation.