nominee
UK[ˌnɒm.ɪˈniː]US[ˌnɑː.məˈniː]
n
a person who is officially suggested for a position, duty, or prize
n
a person or thing that is nominated
Morpheme Breakdown
nomin
ee
nomin
name
ee
person affected
Etymology
the word 'nominee' is built upon the latin root 'nomen', meaning 'name', which itself traces back to the proto-indo-european root h₁nómn̥. the suffix '-ee', entering english via anglo-french legal terminology, denotes a person who is the recipient or object of an action. thus, the literal construction 'one who is named' perfectly captures the modern abstract meaning of a person formally proposed or selected for a role, office, or award. this logical progression from the concrete act of naming to the formal status of being chosen illustrates a clear semantic evolution within administrative and legal contexts.
Analysis
Structure: nomin (name) + ee (person affected)
nomin: from latin 'nomen' meaning 'name', functions as the core root.
ee: from anglo-french suffix '-é', ultimately from latin '-atus', indicating a person who is the object or recipient of an action.
Examples
she is the nominee for best actress at the awards ceremony.
the committee will vote on the presidential nominee next week.
all nominees must submit their documentation by friday.