reˈmitter: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal/Business/Legal
Quick answer
What does “reˈmitter” mean?
A person or entity that sends a payment (especially a remittance) to another party.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person or entity that sends a payment (especially a remittance) to another party.
In law, it can also refer to the restoration of a claim or right to its original status, or the act of referring a case back to a lower court.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is identical in both varieties, though more common in Commonwealth countries with strong remittance economies.
Connotations
Neutral, technical term.
Frequency
Low overall, but slightly higher frequency in business/finance contexts in both regions.
Grammar
How to Use “reˈmitter” in a Sentence
[Remitter] + sends/transfers + [money] + to + [beneficiary][Remitter] + is + liable/identifiedVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “reˈmitter” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- The bank requires proof of identity from the remitter before processing the transfer.
- The remitter was charged a £5 fee for the international payment.
American English
- The remitter must provide their Social Security Number for transfers over $10,000.
- Western Union will ask for the remitter's contact information.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Essential in banking and money transfer services to identify the source of funds for compliance (e.g., 'The remitter's address must be verified.')
Academic
Used in economics papers studying remittance flows and their impact on developing economies.
Everyday
Rare. A person might say 'the person sending the money' instead.
Technical
A key term in SWIFT messages and financial compliance (Anti-Money Laundering/KYC regulations).
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “reˈmitter”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “reˈmitter”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reˈmitter”
- Misspelling as 'remiter' or 'remittor'.
- Using it to mean the person receiving the money (confusion with 'remittee' or 'beneficiary').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In financial contexts, yes, but it is more specific. 'Remitter' always implies the sender of a payment or remittance, not just any sender.
A 'payer' is anyone who makes a payment. A 'remitter' is specifically the initiator of a transfer of funds to another party, often at a distance, highlighting the 'sending' action.
No, 'remittor' is a common misspelling. The standard and correct spelling is 'remitter'.
It is a doctrine where a person who acquires a title to land is restored to a former, better title they once held. This is a highly specialised usage distinct from the financial meaning.
A person or entity that sends a payment (especially a remittance) to another party.
Reˈmitter is usually formal/business/legal in register.
Reˈmitter: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈmɪtə/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈmɪtər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “On the remitter's side”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: REMitTER = the one who REleases MONEY and sends iT THERe.
Conceptual Metaphor
SOURCE OF A FLOW (The remitter is the source from which money flows to the recipient).
Practice
Quiz
In the context of a money transfer, who is the remitter?