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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024can•di•date /ˈkændɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a person who seeks a political office, etc.:the seven presidential candidates.
- a person deserving of a certain fate: a candidate for the poorhouse.
- Educationa student studying for a degree:a bachelor of arts candidate.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024can•di•date (n. kan′di dāt′, -dit;v. kan′di dāt′),USA pronunciation n., v., -dat•ed, -dat•ing. n. - a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.:a candidate for governor.
- a person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office, honor, etc.
- a person who is deserving of or seems destined for a certain end or fate:Such a reckless spender is a candidate for the poorhouse.
- Educationa student studying for a degree:Candidates for the B.A. will have to meet certain minimum requirements.
v.i. - Puritanism, Religionto become a candidate for service as a new minister of a church;
preach before a congregation that is seeking a new minister.
- Latin candidātus clothed in white (adjective, adjectival), candidate for office (noun, nominal, in reference to the white togas worn by those seeking office). See candid, -ate1
- 1605–15
, n. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: candidate /ˈkændɪˌdeɪt -dɪt/ n - a person seeking or nominated for election to a position of authority or honour or selection for a job, promotion, etc
- a person taking an examination or test
- a person or thing regarded as suitable or likely for a particular fate or position: this wine is a candidate for his cellar
Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin candidātus clothed in white (because in ancient Rome a candidate wore a white toga), from candidus whitecandidacy /ˈkændɪdəsɪ/, candidature /ˈkændɪdətʃə/ n |