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Definition of Candidate
1. Noun. A politician who is running for public office.
Exact synonyms: Campaigner, Nominee
Specialized synonyms: Dark Horse, Favorite Son, Running Mate, Spoiler, Stalking-horse, Write-in, Write-in Candidate
Generic synonyms: Pol, Political Leader, Politician, Politico
Derivative terms: Campaign
Specialized synonyms: Dark Horse, Favorite Son, Running Mate, Spoiler, Stalking-horse, Write-in, Write-in Candidate
Generic synonyms: Pol, Political Leader, Politician, Politico
Derivative terms: Campaign
2. Noun. Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.).
Definition of Candidate
1. n. 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.
Definition of Candidate
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Medical Definition of Candidate
1. Species under consideration for listing as endangered or threatened but for which conclusive data on biological vulnerability are not currently available to support listing. Also known as Category 2 species. (05 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Candidate
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