Renominate: meaning, definitions and examples
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renominate
[ ˌriːˈnɒmɪneɪt ]
political context
To renominate means to nominate someone again for a position or an office that they previously held. This term is often used in political settings, particularly during elections, when a candidate is put forward for re-election or reappointment. It signifies a continuation of support for the individual or the party's choice, which can be critical in a competitive political environment. Renomination can also occur in other contexts, such as awards or positions within organizations.
Synonyms
designate again, reappoint, reselect.
Examples of usage
- The committee decided to renominate the current president for another term.
- After much debate, they chose to renominate the candidate who had previously run.
- She was excited to hear that they would renominate her for the prestigious award.
Translations
Translations of the word "renominate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 renomear
🇮🇳 पुनः नामित करना
🇩🇪 erneut benennen
🇮🇩 menyebut ulang
🇺🇦 переназвати
🇵🇱 ponownie nominować
🇯🇵 再指名する
🇫🇷 renommer
🇪🇸 renombrar
🇹🇷 yeniden adlandırmak
🇰🇷 재지명하다
🇸🇦 إعادة التسمية
🇨🇿 znovu nominovat
🇸🇰 znovu nominovať
🇨🇳 重新命名
🇸🇮 ponovno imenovati
🇮🇸 endurnefna
🇰🇿 қайта атау
🇬🇪 მחדש სახელი
🇦🇿 yenidən adlandırmaq
🇲🇽 renombrar
Etymology
The word 'renominate' is formed by the prefix 're-', which means 'again', and 'nominate', which derives from the Latin 'nominare', meaning 'to name'. The use of the term has evolved, especially in the modern political landscape where candidates often seek to maintain or regain positions of power. 'Nominate' itself has been a part of English since the early 14th century, while the prefix 're-' adds a layer of repetition that makes 'renominate' a relatively more recent addition to English vocabulary. The term is commonly seen in political discourse, particularly during election cycles when incumbents often face challenges from both within their party and from opposition parties.