candidate
/ˈkæn.dɪdət/noun
A person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.
Example sentence
- “Where are the candidates?”
Related words
applicantOne who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.recruitTo enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.referenceThe act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.resignTo voluntarily leave (a job or position), in particular a hard-fought position of high status.qualificationThe act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.layoffA dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).