nominee

American  

[nom-uh-nee] / ˌnɒm əˈni /

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.

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nominee British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of nominee

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

Example Sentences

Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song said U.S. dollar liquidity in South Korea remains ample despite recent volatility in the won, suggesting external risks to the financial system are contained.

From The Wall Street Journal

Less than three months before the June primary, Davis had been running dead last, behind two well-heeled Democrats and the eventual GOP nominee.

From Los Angeles Times

It is also one of six nominees for memorable moment, the only award to be voted for by the public.

From BBC

As part of the agreement, Starboard will vote in favor of the company’s director nominees and in accordance with the board’s recommendation on other proposals.

From The Wall Street Journal

No wonder best picture nominees are rarely the best.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• applicant
• appointee
• aspirant
• contender
• contestant