annuitant

noun

an·​nu·​itant ə-ˈnü-ə-tənt How to pronounce annuitant (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: a beneficiary of an annuity

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This ensures the annuitant will be paid and the nonprofit can invest or spend what remains. — Kristen Jaarda, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 So CalPERS annuitants who retired in 2024 and prior should have received their first adjustment as of May 1. — Kiara Adams may 30, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026 Because women statistically have longer life expectancies, insurers anticipate making payments over a longer period for female annuitants and adjust the monthly amount downward accordingly. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for annuitant

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First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of annuitant was in 1704

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annuitant

noun
an·​nu·​i·​tant ə-ˈnü-ə-tənt, -ˈnyü- How to pronounce annuitant (audio)
: a person entitled to receive benefits or payments from an annuity
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