Candidate (7)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">candidate</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for nominee that I've seen before include "One suggested (for post)" , "Aspirant" , "Person put up for a post" , "figure entering field?" , "he may shield one" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">candidate</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for applicant that I've seen before include "one looking for a job" , "Person attempting to get a job" , "Candidate for a post" , "someone wanting a job" , "Job-seeker" .)