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nominee definition

nomi·nee (näm′ə nē′, näm′ə nē′)

noun

a person who is nominated, esp. a candidate for election

Etymology: nomin(ate) + -ee

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nominee Synonyms

nominee

n.

aspirant, appointee, selectee, office seeker; see candidate, contestant.


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nominee Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • short-list: Short-listed nominees will be announced in May, with the final taking place in June.

Converse of subject

  • sign: Written or faxed nominations must be signed by the nominee.

Adjective modifier

  • his/her: The Dean of the relevant Faculty will be asked for his/her nominees, having been made aware of any suggestions made by the Department.

Modifies a noun

  • secretary: Nominee Secretaries do not usually have an active role or function in the actual business of the company.

Noun used with modifier

  • award: Still, I think our awards nominees will impress.

Preposition: in

  • category: Instead, Gwyneth Paltrow proved an unlikely nominee in the Best Actress category for the Miramax flop Proof.
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