Nominee — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt/ (verb) /ˌkō-ˌnä-mə-ˈnē/ (noun) nom·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Nominee

Nominee (verb)

  1. designate, name
  2. to appoint or propose for appointment to an office or place
  3. to propose as a candidate for election to office

Nominee (noun)

  1. one of two or more people nominated for something (such as an award), a fellow nominee

Nominee (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty

    "as the club's vice presidential nominee, she was expected to support the president's position"

    similar: appointee, designee, selectee
    related: candidate, assignee, licensee, licentiate, permittee, inductee, agent, delegate, delegatee, deputy, choice, draftee, endorsee, pick, selection

Related Entry: Nominate (verb)

Nominate is a different word from Nominee. The synonyms below are for nominate, not for nominee.

  1. to give a name to

    "this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex"

    similar: baptize, call, christen, clepe (archaic), denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name, style, term, title
    related: brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname

  2. to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

    "the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors"

    similar: appoint, assign, attach, commission, constitute, designate, detail, name, place
    related: authorize, delegate, depute, deputize, anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain, crown, enthrone, throne, choose, destine, draft, elect, handpick, select, single (out), vote (in)
    opposite: discharge, dismiss, expel, fire
    near: blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nominee

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nominee:

appointee, designee, selectee

Related Words for Nominee

candidate, assignee, licensee, licentiate, permittee, inductee, agent, delegate, delegatee, deputy, choice, draftee, endorsee, pick, selection

Word Forms of Nominee

Inflections: nominated, nominating, conominees, co-nominees

Derived words: nominatable (adjective), nominator (noun), nominee (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Nominee

Latin nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name name

First known use: 1545

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Nominee

Words & Phrases Containing Nominee

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nominee

What does "Nominee" mean?

"Nominee" means designate, name. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: designate, name.

What is another word for "Nominee"?

Other words for "Nominee" include appointee, designee and selectee. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nominee" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nominee"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nominee". Common alternatives include appointee, designee and selectee.

How do you use "Nominee" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nominee" in a sentence: "as the club's vice presidential nominee, she was expected to support the president's position".

Is "Nominee" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nominee" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Nominee" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Nominee" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Nominee"?

"Nominee" is pronounced /ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt/ as a verb and /ˌkō-ˌnä-mə-ˈnē/ as a noun and divided into syllables as nom·i·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Nominee"?

"Nominee" comes from Latin nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name name. First known use: 1545.