Oppositionskandidat
derNounopposition candidate
English translations
- 01
opposition candidate
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Oppositionskandidat ist eine Person, die sich bei einer Wahl als Kandidat einer Oppositionspartei oder -bewegung bewirbt und gegen den oder die Kandidaten der Regierungspartei antritt.
- English meaning
- An opposition candidate is a person who runs in an election as a candidate of an opposition party or movement and competes against the candidate(s) of the ruling party.
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Der Oppositionskandidat versprach tiefgreifende Reformen, falls er gewählt würde.
- English example
- The opposition candidate promised sweeping reforms if he was elected.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Oppositionskandidat
- Plural Form
- die Oppositionskandidaten
Related words
- Oppositionskandidatin
Opposition candidate (female)
Example sentences with “Oppositionskandidat”
Der Oppositionskandidat führt in den Umfragen. (The opposition candidate is leading in the polls.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Oppositionskandidat masculine?
Yes, 'der Oppositionskandidat' is masculine.