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Meaning of captive candidate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A political candidate who is under the control or influence of another person.

derogatory

Examples

“Fortunately — very fortunately — the American people have a happy alternative to this bankrupt Republican campaign and its captive candidate.”

“I want to start with an immediate and firm disclaimer. Walter Mondale is not a captive candidate of the “special-interest bosses of labor.””

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

captive nation captive portal Captives Captivity captodiame captology