noun
- plural of multicandidate; multiple candidates or a group of candidates competing for the same position or office
Usage: primarily used in political, electoral, or competitive contexts; often appears in discussions of elections with many contenders
Examples
- The primary election featured multicandidates vying for the party's nomination.
- With multicandidates in the race, the vote was split among several contenders.
- The debate included multicandidates from different political backgrounds.
- Multicandidates for the position presented their qualifications to the board.
- The election saw multicandidates competing for the same congressional seat.