candidate

noun

can·di·date ˈkan-də-ˌdāt How to pronounce candidate (audio)

ˈka-nə-,

-dət

: one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award

a candidate for governor

a candidate for "Manager of the Year"

the best candidate for the job

: one likely or suited to undergo or be chosen for something specified

a candidate for surgery

: a student in the process of meeting final requirements for a degree

a PhD candidate

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Roman Fashion Is Responsible for Candidate

When a man running for public office in ancient Rome greeted voters in the Forum, the center of judicial and public business, he wore a toga that had been whitened with chalk. As a result, the Latin word for someone seeking office came to be candidatus, meaning literally "clothed in white." Candidatus, in turn, comes from the adjective candidus, meaning "white." Candidatus was adopted into English as candidate, and since the 17th century that word has had an uncontested seat in the language.

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Candidates can apply in person or send a resume. a Ph.D. candidate in linguistics The program has several doctoral candidates.

Recent Examples on the Web North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley and Republican Rep. Ted Budd also agreed to a sole debate on Oct. 7.

Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2022 The result was that while 2012 GOP Senate candidate Connie Mack got just 31% of the vote in Osceola County, six years later Scott got almost 42% of the vote in the heart of the Puerto Rican community in Florida.

Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Diehl, a former US Senate candidate, has embraced his ties to the former president.

Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Former Republican state representative and U.S. Senate candidate Themis Klarides, who represented Woodbridge and other towns, said officials of Connecticut’s cities and suburbs represent what their constituents want.

Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2022 Democrats are waving off concerns about Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's health after his recent stroke.

Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Ex-President Donald Trump is coming to Ohio later this month to stump for Republican U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance, reports Andrew Tobias.

Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 But Trump did not back DeWine in his four-way GOP primary earlier this year, even though the former president endorsed U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance.

Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2022 In Colorado, Republican Senate candidate Joe O’Dea has mounted a serious challenge to incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet by disavowing Trump’s false election claims.

Isaac Arnsdorf, Michael Scherer And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	candidates
释义	candidate noun can·di·date ˈkan-də-ˌdāt ˈka-nə-, -dət 1 a : one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award a candidate for governor a candidate for "Manager of the Year" the best candidate for the job b : one likely or suited to undergo or be chosen for something specified a candidate for surgery 2 : a student in the process of meeting final requirements for a degree a PhD candidate Did you know? Roman Fashion Is Responsible for Candidate When a man running for public office in ancient Rome greeted voters in the Forum, the center of judicial and public business, he wore a toga that had been whitened with chalk. As a result, the Latin word for someone seeking office came to be candidatus, meaning literally "clothed in white." Candidatus, in turn, comes from the adjective candidus, meaning "white." Candidatus was adopted into English as candidate, and since the 17th century that word has had an uncontested seat in the language. Synonyms applicant applier aspirant campaigner contender expectant hopeful prospect seeker See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Candidates can apply in person or send a resume. a Ph.D. candidate in linguistics The program has several doctoral candidates. Recent Examples on the Web North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley and Republican Rep. Ted Budd also agreed to a sole debate on Oct. 7. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2022 The result was that while 2012 GOP Senate candidate Connie Mack got just 31% of the vote in Osceola County, six years later Scott got almost 42% of the vote in the heart of the Puerto Rican community in Florida. Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Diehl, a former US Senate candidate, has embraced his ties to the former president. Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Former Republican state representative and U.S. Senate candidate Themis Klarides, who represented Woodbridge and other towns, said officials of Connecticut’s cities and suburbs represent what their constituents want. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2022 Democrats are waving off concerns about Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's health after his recent stroke. Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Ex-President Donald Trump is coming to Ohio later this month to stump for Republican U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance, reports Andrew Tobias. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 But Trump did not back DeWine in his four-way GOP primary earlier this year, even though the former president endorsed U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance. Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2022 In Colorado, Republican Senate candidate Joe O’Dea has mounted a serious challenge to incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet by disavowing Trump’s false election claims. Isaac Arnsdorf, Michael Scherer And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin candidatus, from candidatus clothed in white, from candidus white; from the white toga worn by candidates for office in ancient Rome First Known Use 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition candidate noun can·di·date ˈkan-də-ˌdāt 1 : a person who is trying to be elected a presidential candidate 2 : a person who is being considered for a position or honor a job candidate candidates noun plural of candidate as in applicants one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award each candidate for town council was allowed to speak at the candidates' forum Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance applicants contenders hopefuls aspirants nominees competitors campaigners seekers prospects contestants expectants qualifiers entrants entries appliers claimants favorites pretenders stalking horses spoilers favorite sons crown princes dark horses running mates Antonyms & Near Antonyms incumbents officeholders awardees inductees noncandidates honorees dropouts See More
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