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Definitions for Candidacy
[1] a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.: a candidate for governor.
[2] a person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office, honor, etc.
[3] a person who is deserving of or seems destined for a certain end or fate: Such a reckless spender is a candidate for the poorhouse.
[4] a student studying for a degree: Candidates for the B.A. will have to meet certain minimum requirements.
[5] to become a candidate for service as a new minister of a church; preach before a congregation that is seeking a new minister.
[6] a person seeking or nominated for election to a position of authority or honour or selection for a job, promotion, etc
[7] a person taking an examination or test
[8] a person or thing regarded as suitable or likely for a particular fate or position this wine is a candidate for his cellar
Words related to Candidacy
candidateapplication, nomination, readiness, preparedness, competition, offer, candidateship
Words nearby Candidacy
candidatecandice, candicidin, candid, candid camera, candida, candidate, candidate species, candide, candidemia, candidiasis, candied
Origin of Candidacy
teFirst recorded in 1605–15, candidate is from the Latin word candidātus clothed in white (adj.), candidate for office (noun, in reference to the white togas worn by those seeking office). See candid, -ate1
Other words from Candidacy
can·di·da·cy [kan -di-duh -see] /ˈkæn dɪ də si/ ; Chiefly British , can·di·da·ture [kan -di-duh -cher] /ˈkæn dɪ də tʃər/ , can·di·date·ship , noun
pre·can·di·da·cy , noun
pre·can·di·da·ture , noun
Word origin for Candidacy
teC17: from Latin candidātus clothed in white (because in ancient Rome a candidate wore a white toga), from candidus white
Synonyms for Candidacy
application, nomination, competition, offer, preparedness, readiness, candidateship, running for office