1. 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.