Nominee (Noun)

Meaning

A politician who is running for public office.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Campaigner
• Candidate

Hypernyms

• Political Leader
• Politico
• Politician

Hyponyms

• Write-in Candidate
• Stalking-horse
• Dark Horse
• Favorite Son
• Spoiler
• Write-in
• Running Mate