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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