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Meaning of Nominee
A person or thing nominated, especially for a job, award, or prize
Definitions
- A person who is officially suggested or chosen for a job, award, or prize
- * A person or thing that is proposed or put forward for consideration
Etymology of Nominee
The word "nominee" originates from the Latin "nominate", which means to name or designate, and the suffix "-ee" which forms a noun indicating a person who receives or is affected by an action
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person or thing that is officially suggested or chosen for a position, award, or prize
Example Uses
- The company's CEO is a nominee for the business award of the year
- * She was a nominee for the best actress award at the Oscars
- * The nominee for the presidential election was announced last night