Candidate and Old hand

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Candidate noun - One who seeks an office, honor, position, or award.

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Old hand is an antonym for candidate.

Nearby Words: candidacy, candidature, candida

Old hand noun - A person with long experience in a specified area.

Usage example: with 25 years on the job, Vinnie was the old hand everyone went to with their problems

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Candidate is an antonym for old hand.

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