candidate

Definitions

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

A person or thing regarded as suitable for or likely to receive a particular fate or treatment.

Examples

The candidate delivered a compelling speech to the voters.

She is the strongest candidate for the open engineering position.

Each candidate must submit their resume before the deadline.

Synonyms

applicant nominee contender aspirant entrant competitor hopeful

Antonyms

incumbent official holder nonparticipant outsider reject citizen