2 entries under this word

Correspondent

Cŏr're-spōnd'ent, a.

adjective

a. [L. Lat. correspondens, p. pr. of correspondere; Fr. correspondant, Sp. correspondiente, It. corrispondente.] Having or indicating correspondence, adaptation, congruity, or fitness; suitable; congruous; conformable; answerable.

Cŏr're-spōnd'ent, n.

noun

n. One who corresponds; one with whom an intercourse is carried on by letters or messages.