someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
source: WordNet 3.0
One who offers himself, or is put forward by others, as a suitable person or an aspirant or contestant for an office, privilege, or honor; as, a candidate for the office of governor; a candidate for holy orders; a candidate for scholastic honors.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
[cándidet] Kandidato; naghahangad ng isang kalagayan
