candidate

Universal Words noun 1 ~ (for sth) a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job: one of the leading candidates for the presidency * a presidential candidate * (BrE) He stood as a candidate in the local elections. * There were a large number of candidates for the job. * The party intends to field / put up a candidate in the next general election. 2 (BrE) a person taking an exam: Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. * a candidate for the degree of MPhil 3 ~ (for sth) a person or group that is considered suitable for sth or that is likely to get sth or to be sth: Our team is a prime candidate for relegation this year. * Your father is an obvious candidate for a heart attack.