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Definition of multicandidate

multicandidate

/ˌmʌl.tiˈkæn.də.deɪt/
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• adjective

1

Involving, featuring, or open to more than one candidate, particularly in an election, primary, or selection process.

Example

"The debate rules were modified to accommodate the chaotic nature of a multicandidate primary."

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• Rhymes for multicandidate

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'multi-' (Latin 'multus', meaning much or many) and the noun 'candidate', which derives from the Latin 'candidatus' (clothed in white), referring to the white togas worn by Romans seeking public office.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multicandidate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multicandidate
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