Another word for candidate
candidate
Synonyms
candidate
n.
aspirant, possible choice, nominee, applicant, suitor, political contestant, office-seeker, hopeful, competitor, bidder, place-hunter, solicitor, petitioner, claimant, job-hunter, front-runner, dark horse, running mate, favorite son, campaigner, stumper*; see also contestant.
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Another word for candidate
A person who applies for or seeks something, such as a job or position:
applicant, aspirant, hopeful, petitioner, seeker. See seek
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