Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > C Synonyms of candidate Find synonyms for: Noun 1. campaigner, candidate, nominee, politician, politico, pol, political leader usage: a politician who is running for public office 2. candidate, prospect, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul usage: someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of candidate (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: porcine Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language