campaigning
Definition
Noun: 1. The organized activities and efforts undertaken by a candidate or political party to win an election: This refers to the period of time and the specific actions—such as giving speeches, advertising, and meeting voters—aimed at persuading people to vote for a particular candidate or party in an election.
Usage
The noun "campaigning" specifically describes the process or activity of running an election campaign. It is often used with verbs like "begin," "start," "stop," or "engage in." It can be modified by adjectives describing the type or nature of the activities (e.g., "negative campaigning," "grassroots campaigning").
Examples
- The local election will begin next month, so the candidates have already started their campaigning.
- Her campaigning focused heavily on healthcare reform and education.
- The senator spent the weekend campaigning in several key towns.
- Negative campaigning, where candidates attack their opponents, can discourage voters.
Advanced Usage
- "on the campaign trail": Actively traveling and engaging in campaigning activities.
- After announcing his candidacy, the mayor spent six months on the campaign trail.
- "door-to-door campaigning" / "canvassing": The activity of going from house to house to talk to voters directly.
- Volunteers assisted with door-to-door campaigning in the neighborhood.
Variants and Related Words
- Campaign (noun/verb): The broader term for a series of organized activities to achieve a goal, which can be military, social, or commercial (e.g., an advertising campaign). "Campaigning" is the activity derived from the verb "to campaign" in an electoral context.
- Canvassing (noun): Often used synonymously with a specific type of campaigning that involves direct voter contact.
- Electioneering (noun): A formal synonym for campaigning.
Synonyms
- Electioneering
- Canvassing (specifically for direct voter contact)
- Running for office (as an activity)
Related Phrases
- Political campaigning: Specifies the type of campaign to avoid confusion with other campaigns (e.g., military, marketing).
- To be out campaigning: To be actively engaged in campaigning activities outside of one's office or home.
- The candidate was out campaigning every day this week.
Noun
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the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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