candidature
3 synonyms for candidature, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of standing as a candidate for a position or election.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
electioneering
campaigning
Etymology
From French candidature, equivalent to candidate + -ure.
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