Thesaurus
candidate
candidate
noun
Definition of CANDIDATE
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award <each candidate for town council was allowed to speak at the candidates' forum>
Related Words competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier; dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse; crown prince, favorite son; claimant, pretender; nominee, running mate
Antonyms noncandidate
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