nominee Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a politician who is running for public office
    campaigner; candidate.

WordNet

Nom`i*nee" noun
Etymology
See Nominate, and -ee.
Definitions
  1. A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office.

Webster 1913