inductee

noun

in·​duct·​ee (ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē How to pronounce inductee (audio)
in-ˈdək-ˌtē
Synonyms of inducteenext
: one who is inducted

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a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
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The new inductees join more than 150 individuals who have been enshrined since its launch in 1984. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Clayton-Thomas is a Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 This year’s nine inductees steward some of the world's most influential brands, products, experiences and cultural institutions. — Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Not so, five-time Grammy Award-winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Wynonna Judd. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inductee

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First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inductee was in 1940

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“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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