campaigning
noun
Simple meaning
Working in an organized way to win an election or bring about a change.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The campaign of a candidate to be elected
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Inflected forms
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A race between candidates for elective office.
Word family
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A politician who is running for public office.
Compound terms
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A campaign in which the candidate makes speeches but does not travel.
Related Words
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- campaignnoun
- referendumnoun
- slogannoun
- candidatenoun
- clintonnoun
- republicannoun
- nominationnoun
- voteverb
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Synonyms
Sense: campaign of a candidate to be elected
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