Word CANDIDATE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

candidate

🇺🇸 [ˈkændɪdət]

Meanings

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for an election or position. A candidate is someone being considered for a role or responsibility, often in a competitive context.

Examples

• She is a strong candidate for the manager position.
• There were five candidates running for the position of mayor.
• The interview panel is meeting with all the candidates this week.

Synonyms

applicant • nominee • contender

Antonyms

nonparticipant • opponent • reject