Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
political-candidate
noun
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈkændɪdɪt/
Definition
A political candidate is an individual who is seeking political office or nomination for a political position.
Examples
- She decided to run as a political candidate in the upcoming election.
- The political candidate presented her views on healthcare reform during the debate.
- Many political candidates are campaigning heavily as the election date approaches.
Meaning
The term refers to a person running for election to an office within a government, such as mayor, governor, or member of parliament.
Synonyms
- aspirant
- candidate
- hopeful
- nominee
