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defaulter

[dih-fawl-ter] / dɪˈfɔl tər /


NOUN
delinquent
Synonyms


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Five years after becoming Africa's first Covid-era debt defaulter, Zambia is seeing a dramatic turnaround in fortunes as major powers vie for access to its vast reserves of copper.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

It’s my understanding that the defaulter put down $2,000 and my friend cosigned for him to borrow the rest.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

The congressional approvals have helped buoy Argentine bonds, which have been languishing in distressed territory, despite concerns about whether the country, a serial defaulter, will be able to meet the economic targets.

From Reuters • Mar. 18, 2022

For example, a person who pays their other bills but not their mortgage could be considered astrategic defaulter, he said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2013

In this case his master desired information; it was not a mere question of punishing a sullen defaulter.

From Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo by Strang, Herbert