Word: Political Campaign
Definition: A "political campaign" is a series of activities and efforts by a candidate or group to gain support and votes from the public in order to be elected to a government position, such as a mayor, governor, or president.
Usage Instructions: - "Political campaign" is a noun, so it can be used as the subject or object in a sentence. - You can use it when discussing elections, candidates, and their strategies to win votes.
Example: - "The political campaign for the upcoming election has started, and the candidate is holding rallies to meet voters."
Advanced Usage: - In a more advanced context, you might discuss the "strategies" or "tactics" used in a political campaign, such as advertising, debates, and public appearances.
Word Variants: - Campaign (noun): This can refer to any organized effort to achieve a specific goal, not just political ones. - Campaigning (verb): The act of participating in a campaign. - Candidate (noun): A person who is running for an election.
Different Meanings: - While "political campaign" specifically refers to elections, "campaign" by itself can also mean a military operation or a marketing effort.
Synonyms: - Election campaign - Political race - Election drive
Idioms: - "On the campaign trail": This means actively traveling and speaking to voters during a political campaign. - "Running for office": This is another way to say that someone is participating in a political campaign to get elected.
Phrasal Verbs: - "Run for" + position (e.g., "run for president"): To enter a political campaign for a specific office. - "Gear up for" (e.g., "gear up for the campaign"): To prepare for the campaign.