English Explanatory Dictionary

paper candidate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An election candidate with little chance of winning, who runs a minimal or no campaign, and who is added to the ballot for publicity, to increase the number of candidates standing and/or try to ensure their party has a candidate in every electoral district.

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪpə ˈkændɪdət/ /ˈpeɪpɚ ˈkændɪdeɪt/ /-dɪt/ en-au-paper candidate.ogg

Word forms

paper candidate paper candidates
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