nominees
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/ˌnɑːməˈniː/
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/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/
(nominee)
candidate for a position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nominee' originates from French, specifically the word 'nominé', where the root 'nomin-' (from Latin 'nominare') meant 'name'.
Historical Evolution
'nominee' came into English from French (past participle 'nominé'), ultimately deriving from Latin 'nominare' ('to name').
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'a person named' or 'named one'; over time it evolved to the current sense 'a person formally proposed for an office, award, or position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has been formally suggested for an award, honor, job, or position.
The nominees for the award will be announced tomorrow.
Synonyms
Antonyms
winnernon-nominee
Last updated: 2025/12/24 12:46