{"word":"candidate","date":"2026-11-03","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"KAN-duh-dayt","definition":"someone aspiring to, or nominated or qualified for, an office","example":"The hiring team will select the best candidate for the job.","etymology":"The word candidate comes from Latin candidatus, which is derived from candidus, meaning white, as candidates in ancient Rome wore white togas. The term entered English around 1610.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/candidate-2026-11-03","fetchedAt":"2026-11-03T10:51:42.616Z","cached":false}