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nominee

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌnɑːmɪˈniː/ · UK /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/

Forms: nominees

nominee means: A person officially suggested for a job, elected position, or award.

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A person officially suggested for a job, elected position, or award.

  • She is a nominee for the award.
  • The party announced its presidential nominee yesterday.
  • All five nominees attended the ceremony.

How to use it: nominee for something (He is a nominee for the top job.)

Similar words: candidate

Common phrases: presidential nominee, award nominee, nominee for something

Questions about nominee

What does nominee mean?

A person officially suggested for a job, elected position, or award.

What is nominee in other languages?

Türkçe: aday · Español: candidato · Français: candidat · Deutsch: Kandidat · Italiano: candidato · 日本語: 候補者

How do you pronounce nominee?

In American English /ˌnɑːmɪˈniː/; in British English /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/.

How do you use nominee in a sentence?

She is a nominee for the award. The party announced its presidential nominee yesterday.

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