running mate

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running mate

1. The candidate or nominee for the lesser of two closely associated political offices.

2. A companion.

3. A horse used to set the pace in a race for another horse.

running mate

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US a candidate for the subordinate of two linked positions, esp a candidate for the vice-presidency

2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a horse that pairs another in a team

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running mate - a nominee for the lesser of two closely related political offices

campaigner, candidate, nominee - a politician who is running for public office

Translations

running mate n (Am) (Pol) → candidato/a alla vicepresidenza

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