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(politics, derogatory) A political candidate who is under the control or influence of another person.

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captive candidate

Source Word

captive candidate

Noun

derogatory

(politics, derogatory) A political candidate who is under the control or influence of another person.

Japanese Meaning

政治候補者で、他者の影響下または支配下に置かれている者（揶揄的な意味合いを含む）

Opponents accused him of being a captive candidate whose policies were dictated by wealthy donors.

反対派は、裕福な資金提供者に支配され、政策がその支援者によって決められている政治候補者だと彼を非難した。

Sense（1）

(politics, derogatory) A political candidate who is under the control or influence of another person.

captive candidates

（ plural ）