candidate
nounHow many syllables in candidate?
There are 3 syllables in the word candidate.How to pronounce candidate:
Definition of candidate:
- candidate (noun):
- a politician who is running for public office.
- one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award
Synonyms for candidate:
applicant
aspirant
campaigner
claimant
competitor
contender
contestant
dark horse
entrant
expectant
favorite son
hopeful
nominee
pol
political leader
politician
politico
possibility
prospect
runner
running mate
seeker
solicitant
spoiler
stalking-horse
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Antonyms for candidate:
boss
finder
manager
noncandidate
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