Definitions for: Candidate

[n] a politician who is running for public office
[n] someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

Webster (1913) Definition: Can"di*date, n. [L. Candidatus, n. (because
candidates for office in Rome were clothed in a white toga.)
fr. candidatus clothed in white, fr. candiduslittering,
white: cf. F. candidat.]
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.

Synonyms: campaigner, nominee, prospect

See Also: dark horse, favorite son, favourite son, human, individual, mortal, person, pol, political leader, politician, politico, running mate, somebody, someone, soul, spoiler, stalking-horse, write-in candidate

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