nominee — a person who has been nominated for or is a candidate for a particular office or award
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has been nominated for or is a candidate for a particular office or award
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnɑːməˈniː/
Korean meaning: 특정 직책이나 상에 지명된 사람, 후보자
Korean pronunciation: 나미**니**
Example Sentences
- The nominee for 'Worst Cook of the Year' accidentally set water on fire.
- Each party will announce their nominee for the upcoming election next week.
- The Grammy nominee's acceptance speech was longer than his actual song.
nominee
NOUN//ˌnɑːməˈniː//
a person who has been nominated for or is a candidate for a particular office or award

A nominee stands proudly on stage receiving recognition from an applauding audience
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The nominee embodies destiny's decree — recognized and named, their legacy will be for all to see
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Origin
From Latin 'nominare' meaning 'to name' or 'to designate by name.' The word literally comes from the idea of someone's name being put forward for a position or award.
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“The nominee for 'Worst Cook of the Year' accidentally set water on fire.”
“Each party will announce their nominee for the upcoming election next week.”
“The Grammy nominee's acceptance speech was longer than his actual song.”
“She was thrilled to be a nominee for the Teacher of the Year award.”
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