nominee

American  

[nom-uh-nee] / ˌnɒm əˈni /

noun

1. a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post.

2. a person in whose name title to real estate or ownership of stock is held but who is not the actual proprietor or holder.

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nominee British  

/ ˌnɒmɪˈniː /

noun

1. a person who is nominated to an office or as a candidate

2. 1. a person or organization named to act on behalf of someone else, esp to conceal the identity of the nominator

   2. ( as modifier )

      nominee shareholder

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Etymology

Origin of nominee

First recorded in 1655–65; nomin(ate) + -ee

Example Sentences

Engine won significant support for its board nominees at UniFirst’s annual meeting held earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dame Ann was among nominees to the House of Lords announced by Downing Street earlier in December, having held a number of senior public and private roles.

From BBC

Only one category has announced its nominees so far - the Brits Critics' Choice.

From BBC

Six Grammy nominees — producers, songwriters and best new artist contenders — gathered to discuss impostor syndrome, creative process and navigating stardom in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

Boyle was an unlikely choice when the Oscar nominee was asked by BBC entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson which British personalities he would deem worthy.

From BBC

Related Words

• applicant
• appointee
• aspirant
• contender
• contestant