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radical candidate

[ˈrædɪkəl ˈkændɪdeɪt]
nounpl: radical candidates
candidato radical
1. A political candidate who advocates for fundamental or revolutionary changes to the existing system, institutions, or policies
The radical candidate promised to completely overhaul the healthcare system.
O candidato radical prometeu reformular completamente o sistema de saúde.
2. A candidate whose views or proposals are considered extreme or far removed from mainstream political positions
Many voters were skeptical of the radical candidate's proposals for economic restructuring.
Muitos eleitores desconfiavam das propostas do candidato radical para a reestruturação econômica.
NYC Slang
wild-card candidate
Synonyms
extremist candidateprogressive candidaterevolutionary candidatereform candidate
Antonyms
conservative candidatemoderate candidateestablishment candidatecentrist candidate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidato radical
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
candidato radical
Common in political discourse
Portugal
candidato radical
Less common; Portuguese prefer 'candidato extremista' or 'candidato revolucionário'

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the envelope
rock the boat
think outside the box
challenge the status quo
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