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

The company had intervened in the 2004 presidential election in favor of President George W. Bush by running a “documentary” bashing Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, the Democratic nominee.

From Salon

The White House economist's fast-tracked confirmation vote has proceeded in just a few weeks, when it typically takes months for a Fed governor nominee to be confirmed by the Senate.

From BBC

The Television Academy tapped Warner’s TV mom Phylicia Rashad for a tribute to the one-time Emmy nominee to kick off the “In Memoriam” segment at the 77th Emmy Awards on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

Organisers said: "Awards hosts, performers and nominees will all be announced in due course but this is going to be their biggest show yet."

From BBC

The waqf properties are currently managed by state-level boards and a central council, with nominees from the state government, Muslim lawmakers, members of state bar council, Islamic scholars and the managers of these properties.

From BBC

Related Words

• applicant 
• appointee 
• aspirant 
• contender 
• contestant