"Klandidate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Klandidates [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Klan + candidate Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Klan|candidate}} Blend of Klan + candidate Head templates: {{en-noun}} Klandidate (plural Klandidates)
  1. (US, derogatory) A political candidate for elected office who is really or allegedly connected with or similar in views to the Ku Klux Klan. Tags: US, derogatory Synonyms: klandidate
    Sense id: en-Klandidate-en-noun-8ITohqlv Categories (other): American English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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