Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nominee
noun
/ˌnɒm.ɪˈniː/
Definition
A person who is proposed or formally entered as a candidate for an award, position, or honor.
Examples
- She was a nominee for the Best Actress award at the film festival.
- After careful consideration, he became a nominee for the local council.
- The committee announced the nominees for the annual scholarship.
Meaning
Someone who has been chosen or put forward for a specific role or recognition.
Synonyms
- candidate
- contender
- applicant
- chosen one
