Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
candidature
noun
/ˌkæn.dɪˈdeɪ.tʃər/

Definition
The status of being a candidate for a position or office.

Examples
- Her candidature for the mayoral position gained significant support from the community.
- After careful consideration, he decided to withdraw his candidature from the race.

Meaning
Candidature refers to the process or state of being nominated or positioned to compete for a specific role or election.

Synonyms
- nomination
- application
- candidacy