Superdelegate, a term used in the United States, refers to an unelected delegate who is free to support any candidate for the presidential nomination at the party's national convention. However, the term "superdelegate" has been criticized for its perceived elitism and lack of democratic representation. Synonyms for this term include "unpledged delegate," "automatic delegate," and "party leader." Other terms that are sometimes used to describe superdelegates include "at-large delegate" and "VIP delegate." These terms highlight the privileged position of these delegates, who are often party insiders or elected officials, and suggest that they may wield more power than typical convention delegates.