English dictionary

candidate

/'k/&/nd/I/,d/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a politician who is running for public office

noun.person

Synonyms campaigner nominee

Source: WordNet 3.0
someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

noun.person

Synonyms prospect

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who offers himself, or is put forward by others, as a suitable person or an aspirant or contestant for an office, privilege, or honor; as, a candidate for the office of governor; a candidate for holy orders; a candidate for scholastic honors.

noun

Source: webster1913