Meaning of the word nominee in English

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nominee

US /ˌnɑː.məˈniː/
UK /ˌnɑː.məˈniː/
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Noun

1.

a person who is nominated for an award or honor

Example:
She was a strong nominee for the Best Actress award.
All the nominees gathered for the pre-show reception.
2.

a person or organization designated to act on behalf of another, especially in a financial or legal capacity

Example:
He named his sister as the nominee for his life insurance policy.
The trust fund's nominee is responsible for managing the assets.
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