candidate

Meanings

• noun

  A person who seeks or is being considered for an office or position

  - "John is a strong candidate for the job."
  - "Sarah's experience makes her a great candidate for the position."
  - "The candidates for the election were announced today."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with candidate
andy , handy , mandie , randi

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Variants

List of all variants of candidate that leads to same result
candidate , candidates

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Forms

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candidates, candidate's, candidly

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'supporter' or 'companion', the term 'candidate' comes from the Latin word 'candida' meaning 'pure' or 'white', likely due to the association of purity and honesty in the electoral process.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'candidate' in English was in the 15th century.

2. In ancient Rome, candidates for public office would often run for office wearing a white toga to signify their purity and honesty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Election: The process of choosing a candidate for an office or position through voting.

2. Campaign: The efforts and activities undertaken by a candidate to secure votes and win an election.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'candidate' is often used metaphorically to refer to someone who is seeking or vying for something, such as in the phrase 'a dark horse candidate' or 'a frontrunner candidate'. In art, candidates have been depicted in various forms, including political posters and campaign ads.

How to Memorize "candidate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing in front of a crowd, giving a speech and seeking votes.
   - Imagine a ballot box with the name of the candidate written on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'candidate' with the idea of someone running for office.
   - Think of a person seeking a promotion at work as a 'candidate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Candidates Come And Deliver Elections' to remember the definition.
   - Create a visual image of a person holding a campaign sign to remember the word.

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