appointee

/əˈpɔɪnti/

Definitions

1. noun

A person appointed to a position or office, especially by a superior or authority

“The president’s appointee to the head of the new task force was announced yesterday.”

2. noun

A person chosen for a particular task or role, especially by a committee or organization

“The new appointee to the board of directors is expected to bring fresh ideas to the company.”

Synonyms

  • designatee
  • offeree

Antonyms

  • rejectee
  • unselected