noncandidate
/ˌnɑnˈkændɪdət/
noun
- A person who is not a candidate, especially in an election or competition.
- As a noncandidate, she could speak freely without worrying about voters' reactions.
- Though many assumed he would run, he remained a noncandidate throughout the campaign.
- The debate included both candidates and one noncandidate who was just observing.
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