noun
successful candidate; elected person
Refers to a person who has won an election or been selected for a position.
彼は市長選の当選者としてスピーチを行った。
He gave a speech as the successful candidate in the mayoral election.
宝くじの当選者が発表された。
The lottery winners were announced.
Antonym: a person who lost an election or failed to win a prize.
Compound of 当選 (election win, prize win) + 者 (person).