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Definition of candidature

candidature

/ˈkæn.dɪ.də.tʃə/
can · di · da · ture
Plural:candidatures
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candidature Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British The state or status of being a candidate for an elected office, job, or honor; candidacy.

Example

"The committee formally approved her candidature for the board of directors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Candidature" is primarily used in British and Commonwealth English, whereas "candidacy" is the standard preferred form in American English.

• Nearby Words

candid
candidacy
candidate
candidature
candidly
candidness
candied

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French candidature, derived from Latin candidatus ("one clothed in white"), referring to the bright white togas worn by office seekers in ancient Rome to symbolize purity and integrity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candidature. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candidature
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