nominee

[ nom-uh-nee ]

noun

1. a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post.
2. a person in whose name title to real estate or ownership of stock is held but who is not the actual proprietor or holder.

nominee

/ ˌnɒmɪˈniː /

noun

1. a person who is nominated to an office or as a candidate
2. 1. a person or organization named to act on behalf of someone else, esp to conceal the identity of the nominator
   2. ( as modifier )

      nominee shareholder

Word History and Origins

Origin of nominee¹

First recorded in 1655–65; nomin(ate) + -ee

Word History and Origins

Origin of nominee¹

C17: from nomin(ate) + -ee

Example Sentences

Nate Smith would be the first to tell you that he makes for a peculiar nominee for new artist of the year at Wednesday night’s Country Music Assn.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time of the Nov. 5 election, there were 47 vacancies on the federal bench, with 17 nominees awaiting confirmation.

From Salon

But I can also see many academy members — the ones who put “The Zone of Interest” among the best picture nominees last year — placing it atop their ballots.

From Los Angeles Times

One is the latest contender by a 15-time nominee and honorary Oscar recipient who has been in the business for more than 40 years, sung by a recent Oscar winner herself.

From Los Angeles Times

He appears to see it as a bonus if one of his nominees or allies has faced such allegations.

From Salon

Related Words

• applicant
• appointee
• aspirant
• contender
• contestant