candidate — a person who is running for political office or applying for a job
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is running for political office or applying for a job
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkændɪdət/
Example Sentences
- The candidate promised free pizza for everyone if elected.
- Among 200 candidates, only 5 were selected for the final interview.
- The mayoral candidate accidentally voted for his opponent.
candidate
NOUN[/ˈkændɪdət/]
a person who is running for political office or applying for a job
The candidates waited nervously and entered the interview room one by one.
The young woman became the chosen candidate after the audience picked her. (CAN I DATE? → someone asks to be chosen for a special role)
The candidate joined a TV debate and explained her plans for the state.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'candidatus', which originated in ancient Rome where candidates for public office wore white togas (candida toga) to symbolize purity and integrity. The term eventually generalized to mean any person seeking or proposed for an office or position.
Breakdown
candidus (white, pure) + -atus (adjective suffix forming participial adjectives). The root candidus itself comes from candere (to shine, be white).
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📝Examples
“The candidate promised free pizza for everyone if elected.”
“Among 200 candidates, only 5 were selected for the final interview.”
“The mayoral candidate accidentally voted for his opponent.”
“She is considered a strong candidate for the scholarship.”
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