Candidate
Can´di`date
| n. | 1. | One who offers himself, or is put forward by others, as a suitable person or an aspirant or contestant for an office, privilege, or honor; |
| Noun | 1. |  candidate - a politician who is running for public officeSynonyms: campaigner, nominee |
| 2. | candidate - someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) Synonyms: prospect |
CANDIDATE. One who offers himself or is offered by others for an office.
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