candidacy
Candidacy (noun) means the state or period of being a candidate for a position. Example: “She announced her candidacy for mayor last week.”
How to Use Candidacy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe fact or status of running for office or being considered for a role.
Word Forms
candidacies plural
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She announced her _____ for mayor last week.
Etymology
From candidate + the noun-forming suffix -cy.
Rhymes for candidacy
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What does “candidacy” mean?
The word “candidacy” means the state or period of being a candidate for a position. In plain terms, the fact or status of running for office or being considered for a role.
How do you pronounce “candidacy”?
“Candidacy” is pronounced KAN-dih-duh-see (/ˈkændɪdəsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “candidacy” in a sentence?
Here is “candidacy” used in a sentence: “She announced her candidacy for mayor last week.”
What part of speech is “candidacy”?
“Candidacy” is a noun.
Is “candidacy” a common word?
“Candidacy” is an uncommon word in modern English.