Definition of CANDIDATURE

candidature

Plural: candidatures

Noun

  • the campaign of a candidate to be elected
  • The condition of becoming a candidate; candidateship.

Origin / Etymology

From French candidature, equivalent to candidate + -ure.

Synonyms

campaigning, candidacy, electioneering, political campaign

Scrabble Score: 15

candidature is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
candidature is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
candidature is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

candidature is a valid Words With Friends word