C1noun10K+

Nominee

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

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • presidential
  • Democratic
  • Republican
  • choose
  • select
  • appoint
  • nominee for

Synonyms

  • candidate
  • contender
  • applicant
  • entry

Antonyms

  • elector
  • voter
  • opponent

Common mistakes

  • 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.