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- [nom-uh-nee]
- /ˌnɒm əˈni/
- /ˌnɒm.ɪˈniː/
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- [nom-uh-nee]
- /ˌnɒm əˈni/
Definitions of nominee word
- noun nominee a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post. 1
- noun nominee a person in whose name title to real estate or ownership of stock is held but who is not the actual proprietor or holder. 1
- noun nominee A person who is proposed or formally entered as a candidate for an office or as the recipient of a grant or award. 1
- noun nominee sb on shortlist for prize 1
- noun nominee political candidate 1
- countable noun nominee A nominee is someone who is nominated for a job, position, or award. 0
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Origin of nominee
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; nomin(ate) + -ee
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Parts of speech for Nominee
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nominee popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nominee usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nominee
noun nominee
- candidate — A candidate is someone who is being considered for a position, for example someone who is running in an election or applying for a job.
- contender — A contender is someone who takes part in a competition.
- entrant — A person or group that enters, joins, or takes part in something.
- applicant — An applicant for something such as a job or a place at a college is someone who makes a formal written request to be given it.
- nomination — an act or instance of nominating, especially to office: The floor is open for nomination of candidates for the presidency.
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