Candidacy
/ˈkændɪdəsi/
nounIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
The position or status of being a candidate for an election or an office.
/ˈkændɪdəsi/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
The state of being a candidate.
Her candidacy was announced at the press conference.
💡 Simply: Being a candidate for something.
More Examples
2
The election will involve three candidacies.
How It's Used
Politics
"His candidacy for mayor was met with considerable enthusiasm."
Academia
"The committee reviewed all the candidacies for the prestigious fellowship."
From Latin 'candidatus', meaning 'clothed in white', referring to the white toga worn by Roman candidates for office.
The word's usage has remained largely consistent since its origin, referring to the state of being a candidate for a position.
Memory tip
Think 'candidate' + '-cy' (state of being).
Practice
Base: candidate
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Usage
10%Spoken
90%Written