Candidate: meaning, definitions and examples

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candidate

[ ˈkændɪdeɪt ]

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job application

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

Synonyms

applicant, contender, nominee

Examples of usage

He is a strong candidate for the position.
She was chosen as the candidate for the upcoming election.

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political context

A person who is selected by a political party to run for a public office.

Synonyms

contender, hopeful, nominee

Examples of usage

The candidate promised to improve healthcare if elected.
They debated the issues between the two candidates.

Translations

Translations of the word "candidate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 candidato

🇮🇳 उम्मीदवार

🇩🇪 Kandidat

🇮🇩 calon

🇺🇦 кандидат

🇵🇱 kandydat

🇯🇵 候補者

🇫🇷 candidat

🇪🇸 candidato

🇹🇷 aday

🇰🇷 후보자

🇸🇦 مرشح

🇨🇿 kandidát

🇸🇰 kandidát

🇨🇳 候选人

🇸🇮 kandidat

🇮🇸 frambjóðandi

🇰🇿 үміткер

🇬🇪 კანდიდატი

🇦🇿 namizəd

🇲🇽 candidato

Word origin

The word 'candidate' originated from the Latin word 'candidatus', which means 'clothed in white'. In ancient Rome, candidates for public office would wear white togas to symbolize purity and honesty. Over time, the word evolved to refer to individuals seeking office or job positions through formal applications or nominations.

See also: candidacy, candidiasis, candidly.