candidate - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for candidate ?

Here are the synonyms for candidate , a list of similar words for candidate from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a politician who is running for public office

Synonyms

• campaigner
• candidate
• nominee

More generic

• pol
• political leader
• politician
• politico

More specific

• dark horse
• favorite son
• running mate
• spoiler
• stalking-horse
• write-in
• write-in candidate

Noun

someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

Synonyms

• candidate
• prospect

More generic

• individual
• mortal
• person
• somebody
• someone
• soul

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