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Campaigning - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

campaigning

/kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/ /kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/

Definition:

Working in an organized way to achieve a political or social goal.

Synonyms:

advocating, promoting, canvassing, lobbying

Part of Speech:

noun, verb (gerund/present participle)

Antonyms:

opposing, resisting

Common Collocations:

political campaigning, campaigning for office, campaigning season, grassroots campaigning

Derivatives:

campaigner, campaigns, campaigned

Usage Tips:

Use "campaigning" to describe active efforts to influence public opinion or policy, often in politics or activism.

Common Phrases:

on the campaign trail, election campaigning, stop campaigning

Etymology:

From French "campagne," meaning "open country," later extended to military operations and then political efforts.

Examples:

  • 1. She is campaigning for environmental reforms this year.
  • 2. The mayor spent months campaigning before the election.
  • 3. Volunteers are actively campaigning to raise awareness about homelessness.
  • 4. He stopped campaigning after losing the primary race.

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