What is "candidate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "candidate": a politician who is running for public office

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/, /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkæn.dɪdət/

Meaning of "candidate": someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/, /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkæn.dɪdət/

Synonyms:

applicant, competitor, nominee, contender, contestant, aspirant, successor, claimant, runner, hopeful, petitioner, possibility, seeker, entrant, suitor, dark horse, bidder, pothunter, stumper, write-in, favorite son, handshaker, job-hunter, office-seeker, possible choice, solicitant, whistle-stopper,