CAMPAIGN

CAM ·PAIGN 2 syllables

B1 · Intermediate 📏 8 letters 🎲 Scrabble 15 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. a race between candidates for elective office
  2. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
  3. several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
  4. an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

💬 Examples

  • "I managed his campaign for governor"
  • "he is raising money for a Senate run"
  • "he supported populist campaigns"
  • "they worked in the cause of world peace"
verb
  1. run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
  2. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
  3. go on a campaign

💬 Examples

  • "Who's running for treasurer this year?"
  • "be an advocate for"
  • "The liberal party pushed for reforms"
  • "go off to war"

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