nominee
8 synonyms for nominee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person put forward as a candidate for an office, award, or position.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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.
How to use nominee
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
award nominee
nominee for president
Etymology
From nominate plus the suffix -ee, meaning "one to whom an action is done."
Full origin of nominee →Frequently asked questions
What does “nominee” mean?
The word “nominee” means a person put forward as a candidate for an office, award, or position. In plain terms, someone who has been nominated for something.
How do you pronounce “nominee”?
“Nominee” is pronounced no-mih-NEE (/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ in IPA).
How do you use “nominee” in a sentence?
Here is “nominee” used in a sentence: “All five nominees attended the award ceremony.”
What is another word for “nominee”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nominee” include nominatee.
What part of speech is “nominee”?
“Nominee” is a noun.
Is “nominee” a common word?
“Nominee” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between a "nominee" and a "candidate"?
A nominee is a person who has been formally put forward for an office, award, or position, usually by someone else's proposal. A candidate is anyone in the running, whether self-declared or nominated; every nominee is a candidate, but not every candidate has been formally nominated.
What is the difference between a "nominee" and a "winner"?
A nominee is someone put forward as a contender for an award or position, while a winner is the one actually chosen. At an awards ceremony, several nominees compete in each category, but only one becomes the winner.
What is the difference between a "nominee" and an "appointee"?
A nominee is proposed as a candidate and may still need to be approved, elected, or selected. An appointee has already been chosen and placed in the position, so nomination is often the step that comes before appointment.
