Antonyms
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1. candidate

noun. ['ˈkændədeɪt, ˈkænədɪt'] a politician who is running for public office.

Etymology

  • candidate (English)
  • candidatus (Latin)
  • -atus (Latin)

2. candidate

noun. ['ˈkændədeɪt, ˈkænədɪt'] someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.).

Etymology

  • candidate (English)
  • candidatus (Latin)
  • -atus (Latin)
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