candidate
13 points
English
9 letters
Common
Commonness #4,440
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a politician who is running for public office
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈændʌdeɪt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural candidates
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a politician who is running for public office
someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
Anagrams
—