Meaning Of The Word Running mate

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running mate
In an election campaign, a candidate's running mate is the person that they have chosen to help them in the election. If the candidate wins, the running mate will become the second most important person after the winner.

running mate in American English
a horse used in a race to set the pace for another horse from the same stable
noun: a candidate for an office linked with another and more important office, as for the vice-presidency

running mate in British English
noun: a candidate for the subordinate of two linked positions, esp a candidate for the vice-presidency

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