ap·pli·cant 
/ˈæplɪkənt/ noun
plural ap·pli·cants /ˈæplɪkənt/ noun [count] : someone who formally asks for something (such as a job or admission to a college) : someone who applies for something
▪ successful college/job applicants ▪ We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
▪ successful college/job applicants ▪ We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
