Meanings
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1
noun
A person who has been officially suggested for a job, position, or award.
She was the youngest nominee for the best actress award.
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2
noun
A person or company that holds something, such as shares, in their name on behalf of the real owner.
He held the shares through a nominee to keep his identity hidden.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
nominatee
Word family
Forms
nominees
Derived forms
conomineenomineeism
Etymology
From nomin(ate) + -ee.