An answering respondent is someone who responds to a question or a survey. There are various synonyms we can use to refer to such a person. For instance, a respondent, an interviewee, a participant, a survey-taker or a data subject are all terms that can be used to describe someone who answers questions. In the context of a legal proceeding, we can call them a witness or a deponent. In the case of market research, they can be called a focus group member. Whatever the term used, these individuals provide crucial feedback and insights that help shape research and decision-making.