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candidate in Malay

calon

UK/ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/

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British/ˈkandɪdət/

candidate in Malay: calon. In English, candidate means a person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.

Malay words for candidate

person running in an election
calon

English meaning of candidate

  1. noun A person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.
  2. noun A person who is thought likely or worthy to gain a position or privilege.
  3. noun A participant in an examination.
  4. noun Someone or something likely or suited to undergo or be chosen for a purpose.

Full definition of candidate

candidate in a sentence

  • Smith announced he was the party's candidate for the next election.
  • All candidates who miss the deadline or make a spelling mistake in their applications are automatically rejected.
  • Candidates must remain silent for the entirety of the exam.

candidate in other languages

Questions about candidate in Malay

What is the meaning of candidate in Malay?
Candidate in Malay is calon.
Apakah maksud candidate dalam bahasa Melayu?
Candidate: calon.
What does candidate mean in English?
Candidate means a person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.

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