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candidature

can·di·date
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    • [noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt]
    • /noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt/
    • /ˈkæn.dɪ.də.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt]
    • /noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt/

Definitions of candidature word

  • variable noun candidature Candidature means the same as candidacy. 3
  • noun candidature a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.: a candidate for governor. 1
  • noun candidature a person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office, honor, etc. 1
  • noun candidature a person who is deserving of or seems destined for a certain end or fate: Such a reckless spender is a candidate for the poorhouse. 1
  • noun candidature a student studying for a degree: Candidates for the B.A. will have to meet certain minimum requirements. 1
  • verb without object candidature to become a candidate for service as a new minister of a church; preach before a congregation that is seeking a new minister. 1

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Origin of candidature

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, candidate is from the Latin word candidātus clothed in white (adj.), candidate for office (noun, in reference to the white togas worn by those seeking office). See candid, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Candidature

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

candidature popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

candidature usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for candidature

noun candidature

  • stump — the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed.
  • campaigning — Military. military operations for a specific objective. Obsolete. the military operations of an army in the field for one season.
  • canvassing — to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.
  • door-to-door — calling, selling, canvassing, etc., at each house or apartment in an area, town, or the like: a door-to-door poll.
  • politicking — activity undertaken for political reasons or ends, as campaigning for votes before an election, making speeches, etc., or otherwise promoting oneself or one's policies.

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