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선거 후보

seon-gwa ho-bo
noun phrase★Intermediate— election candidate
formal

A person who runs for office in an election, seeking to be elected to a political position.

선거 후보는 국민의 지지를 얻기 위해 캠페인을 진행한다.

Election candidates conduct campaigns to gain public support.

💡

The term is commonly used in political contexts, especially during election periods.

Collocations

선거 후보 등록candidate registration선거 후보자candidate선거 후보자 토론candidate debate

Synonyms

후보자선거 후보자

Antonyms

선거 후보가 아닌 사람

Related Phrases

선거 운동phrase
election campaign
선거 결과phrase
election results

💡Pro Tip

Political Context

This phrase is exclusively used in political discussions about elections and candidates.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Usage

Always use this phrase in formal or official contexts related to elections.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '선거' (election) and '후보' (candidate), reflecting the political process of selecting candidates for public office.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is strictly used in political contexts and is not applicable to non-political selections or nominations.

Word Breakdown

선거
election
root
+
후보
candidate
root
한영사전

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