American English

How to pronounce debtor

nounB2
DEHder

/ˈdɛ.ɾɚ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A person or organization that owes money.

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Meanings & examples

nounless common

A person or organization that owes money.

The debtor agreed to pay the money back each month.

Common phrases & grammar

debtor and creditor · debtor's prison

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