C1noun10K+

UK/["/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/"]/US/["/ˌnɑːmɪˈniː/"]/

Meaning of Nominee

In simple words: A person who is suggested for a job or honor.

Nominee in a sentence

  • He was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.
  • an Oscar nominee
  • the nominees for Best Director
  • She was surprised to find her name on the list of nominees.
  • The President will present his nominee for Supreme Court Justice to Congress for approval.
  • They were acting through nominees.

How to use Nominee

Use 'nominee' in contexts related to awards, elections, or honors. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings but is more common in formal discussions.

Grammar pattern

nominee + for + role or award

Memory hint

Think of 'no-mines', like you're mining for someone to be picked for an award.

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Collocations with Nominee

Opposites of Nominee

Common mistakes with Nominee

  • Using 'nominating' instead of 'nominee' when referring to a person.
  • Confusing 'nominee' with 'nominator', who is the person suggesting someone.
  • Incorrectly using 'nominee' to refer to an award instead of the person.

Compare Nominee with Candidate, Contender, Applicant, Entry

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Frequently asked questions about Nominee

What does Nominee mean?

A person who is suggested for a job or honor.

What is the definition of Nominee?

a person who has been formally suggested for a job, a prize, etc.

How do you use Nominee in a sentence?

He was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.

Can you give another example of Nominee?

an Oscar nominee

What are synonyms for Nominee?

Common alternatives include candidate, contender, applicant, entry.

What is the opposite of Nominee?

Opposite meanings include elector, voter, opponent.

What words go with Nominee?

It commonly pairs with presidential, Democratic, Republican, choose, select, appoint, nominee for.

What are common mistakes when using Nominee?

Using 'nominating' instead of 'nominee' when referring to a person. Confusing 'nominee' with 'nominator', who is the person suggesting someone. Incorrectly using 'nominee' to refer to an award instead of the person.

How do you pronounce Nominee?

US: /["/ˌnɑːmɪˈniː/"]/, UK: /["/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Nominee?

Use 'nominee' in contexts related to awards, elections, or honors. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings but is more common in formal discussions.

What CEFR level is Nominee?

"Nominee" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.