re·spon·dent 
/rɪˈspɑ:ndənt/ noun
plural re·spon·dents /rɪˈspɑ:ndənt/ noun [count] : a person who gives a response or answer to a question that is asked especially as part of a survey
▪ A majority of respondents said they disagreed with the mayor's plan.
▪ A majority of respondents said they disagreed with the mayor's plan.
