nomination

[/ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: nominations / nomeações
nomeação
1. The action of nominating someone for election or for an honor or award
Her nomination for the Academy Award was a great honor.
Sua nomeação para o Prêmio da Academia foi uma grande honra.
2. A person or thing that has been nominated
The nomination received widespread support from the committee.
A nomeação recebeu amplo apoio do comitê.
3. The right of a patron to nominate a candidate to a benefice
The church held the nomination to the parish.
A igreja detinha o direito de nomeação para a paróquia.
In Brazil, 'nomeação' is commonly used in political appointments and corporate selections. During award season (like Oscars or Grammys), which are popular in Brazil, the term 'nomeação' is frequently used in media. In the USA, nominations are central to democratic processes, election campaigns, and prestigious award ceremonies, making it a culturally significant term in American English.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
appointmentdesignationselectioncandidacyproposition
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejectiondismissalremoval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nomeação
Most common term used in formal and everyday contexts
São Paulo
nomeação
Standard usage in business and political contexts
Rio de Janeiro
nomeação
Standard usage, occasionally 'indicação' in informal contexts
Portugal
nomeação
Standard Portuguese usage; also 'designação' in some formal contexts

Related Words

nominatenomineenominatorcandidatureelection

Related Idioms & Phrases

receive a nomination
secure a nomination
deserve a nomination
nomination papers
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