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

The top nominees include “One Battle After Another” and “The Studio.”

From Los Angeles Times

“One Battle After Another” was the top nominee on the film side.

From Los Angeles Times

Touted as a possible supporting actress Oscar nominee, Lilleaas in person is reserved but thoughtful, someone who prefers observing the people around her rather than being in the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times

The actor thanked his fellow nominees, especially Sinners star Michael B Jordan, before paying tribute to his own film's director, Josh Safdie, for "crafting a role and a story" for him.

From BBC

Chalamet -- the "Dune" superstar and two-time Oscar nominee who recently portrayed Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown" -- rigorously trained in table tennis for the role.

From Barron's

Related Words

• applicant
• appointee
• aspirant
• contender
• contestant