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nominee

[/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/]
nounpl: nominees
indicado
1. A person who is nominated or proposed as a candidate for election or appointment to a position
She is a strong nominee for the position of director.
Ela é uma indicada forte para o cargo de diretora.
2. A person designated to act on behalf of another or to receive something on their behalf
The property was held in the name of a nominee.
A propriedade foi mantida em nome de um indicado.
3. In legal contexts, a person who is named to receive a benefit or hold an asset in trust
The trust agreement names a nominee to manage the funds.
O acordo de confiança nomeia um indicado para administrar os fundos.
Synonyms
candidateappointeedesigneerepresentativeproxy
Antonyms
nominatorselectorelector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indicado
Most common term used in elections and formal contexts
Brazil
nomeado
Used when referring to official appointments
Portugal
nomeado
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese for official nominations
Portugal
candidato
Used in electoral contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

Oscar nominee - indicado ao Oscar
judicial nominee - indicado para cargo no judiciário
presidential nominee - indicado presidencial
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