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nomination


Meanings
  • The act of proposing a candidate for an award or honor.

    - "The Academy will announce the nominations for the Oscars next week."
    - "John was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature that year."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with nomination
nomadic , epitaphic , idiomatic , phenomenic , chronic , sycophantic , anticlimactic
Homophones
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  1. nominal

  2. nominee

  3. nominating

  4. nominative


Variants
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nomination , nominations
Forms
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nominate (v.), nomination (n.), nominee (n.), self-nomination (n.)


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'nominare', which means 'to name' or 'to announce' a name.


Culture
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In various cultures and contexts, the term 'nomination' can refer to a wide range of practices and traditions. For instance, in ancient Greece and Rome, the term 'nomination' referred to the act of proposing a candidate for an honor or award. This practice was an important aspect of ancient Greek and Roman culture and society. Similarly, in various religious and spiritual traditions, the term 'nomination' can refer to the act of proposing a candidate for a spiritual or religious office or position. For example, in some Buddhist traditions, the term 'nomination' refers to the act of proposing a candidate for the role of Abbot or Abbess in a Buddhist monastery or convent. This practice is an important aspect of Buddhist culture and tradition, and it reflects the deep spiritual and religious significance that is attached to the role of Abbot or Abbess in a Buddhist monastery or convent.

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