What is another word for candidate?

Common synonyms for candidate include campaigner, nominee.

What is the plural of candidate?

The plural of candidate is candidates.

/ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/noun3 syllables

Candidate means: a politician who is running for public office.

noun, as in a politician who is running for public office

campaigner, nominee

noun, as in someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

noun

a politician who is running for public office

someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Strange to say, no one voted for the candidate.CK
In my humble opinion, she is not a good candidate for the job.handsomelyian
In most elections, the candidate who receives the most votes wins.sundown
The candidate moved through the room, ready to gladhand anyone with a camera nearby.rul
The debate was full of gamesmanship, with each candidate trying to unsettle the other.rul
He ran as a candidate, independent of any party.unknown
Those simple and direct words finished off the candidate, leaving him speechless.jgauthier
Questioned about his policies, the candidate gave only vague answers.CM

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as a noun