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English noun: candidate

1. candidate (person) a politician who is running for public office


Synonymscampaigner, nominee


Broader (hypernym)pol, political leader, politician, politico


Narrower (hyponym)dark horse, favorite son, running mate, spoiler, stalking-horse, write-in, write-in candidate

2. candidate (person) someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)


Synonymsprospect


Broader (hypernym)individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul









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