MeanOF

candidate

- noun (n)

Meaning: person desiring political office, job

Synonyms: applicant aspirant bidder claimant competitor contender contestant dark horse entrant favorite son handshaker hopeful job-hunter nominee office-seeker petitioner possibility possible choice pothunter runner seeker solicitant stumper successor suitor whistle-stopper write-in

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