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Meaning
Noun
●
In Politics:
A person who is
running in
an election.
●
A person who is
applying
for a job.
●
A
participant
in an examination.
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In People:
Something or somebody that may be suitable.
●
In Genetics:
A
gene
which may
play a role
in a given disease.
Verb
●
To
stand
as a
candidate
for an
office
, especially a
religious
one.
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In Non-native speakers' English:
To make or
name
(something) a
candidate
(for use, for study as a next project, for
investigation
as a possible cause of something, etc).
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Origin
candidate
English
candidatus
Latin
-atus
Latin
candidus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Politician
Applicant
Frontrunner
Voter
Senator
Person
Leader
Democrat
Student
Contender
Applicants
Employee
Participant
President
Individual
Party
Interviewee
Member
Respondent
Teacher
User
Recruiter
Player
Learner
Client
Employer
Customer
Interviewer
Patient
Trainee
Worker
Researcher
Manager
Child
Representative
Nomination
Choice
Republican
Congressman
Agent
Recipient
Option
Job
Athlete
Alternative
Legislator
Bidder
Winner
Party Leader
Political Party
Major Party
More
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