candidate in English: A person who tries to get a job or win an election. (noun)

Translation

A person who tries to get a job or win an election.

Word origin

From Latin candidatus, meaning dressed in white, because Romans seeking office wore white togas.

Gender

Pluralcandidates

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A candidate is a person who asks to be chosen.

strongest .

In an election, each candidate hopes to win votes.

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Candidates must show people why they are the right choice.

election

A time when people vote to choose a leader or a government.

vote

To choose a person or a plan in an election, by marking a paper or raising your hand.

choose

To pick one thing from two or more because you want it or think it is best.

win

To come first in a game, race, or fight, or to get something as a prize.

leader

A person who is in charge and guides other people.

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