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candidate vs running mate

running mate vs candidate

candidate and running mate both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
candidate Yes No No No
running mate Yes No No No
As nouns, running mate is a hyponym of candidate; that is, running mate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than candidate:
  • candidate: a politician who is running for public office
  • running mate: a nominee for the lesser of two closely related political offices
Other hyponyms of candidate include dark horse, favorite son, spoiler, stalking-horse, write-in, write-in candidate.
candidate (noun) running mate (noun)
someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) a nominee for the lesser of two closely related political offices
a politician who is running for public office
Difference between candidate and running mate

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