Campaign: meaning, definitions and examples

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campaign

 

[ kรฆmหˆpeษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

marketing

An organized effort to promote a specific product or service through a series of coordinated activities.

Synonyms

advertising, marketing, promotion.

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Word Description / Examples
campaign

Use when discussing a coordinated set of actions aimed at achieving a specific goal, often in the context of elections, social movements, or large-scale projects.

  • The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change
  • During the election campaign, the candidate visited multiple cities
promotion

Specific efforts to publicize or raise awareness about a product, service, or event, often through special offers or discounts. It can also refer to someone's advancement in rank or position.

  • The store is running a promotion on all summer clothing items
  • Her hard work earned her a promotion to team leader
advertising

Refers to the activity of creating and distributing announcements or notices to inform and motivate an audience about a product, service, or cause, typically for commercial purposes.

  • The company increased its advertising budget to attract more customers
  • Effective advertising can significantly boost product sales
marketing

Broad term encompassing all activities related to promoting and selling products or services, including market research, advertising, and sales strategies.

  • Digital marketing has become crucial in the modern business world
  • Our marketing team is working on a new strategy to engage younger audiences

Examples of usage

  • The company launched a successful marketing campaign for their new product.
  • The political campaign included television ads, rallies, and social media outreach.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A series of planned activities intended to achieve a particular social or political goal.

Synonyms

drive, effort, movement.

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campaign

Suitable for organized actions to achieve a specific goal, often used in political, marketing, or social contexts.

  • The company launched a new advertising campaign to boost sales.
  • She worked on a campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

Examples of usage

  • The candidate's campaign focused on healthcare reform and education funding.
  • The environmental campaign raised awareness about climate change.
Context #3 | Verb

marketing

To promote or advertise a product or service through a coordinated series of activities.

Synonyms

advertise, market, promote.

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Word Description / Examples
campaign

Use when referring to an organized series of actions aimed at achieving a specific goal, such as political campaigns or marketing campaigns.

  • The politician launched a new campaign to win the local elections.
  • They started a social media campaign to raise awareness about climate change.
promote

Use when discussing actions taken to support or actively encourage a product, cause, or idea, often through publicizing or organizing events.

  • The artist went on tour to promote their new album.
  • They held various events to promote healthy eating habits.
advertise

Use when talking about making a product or service known to the public, typically through paid announcements or broadcasts.

  • They decided to advertise their new product on television.
  • The company spent a large budget to advertise their brand across different platforms.
market

Use when describing the actions involved in promoting and selling products or services, often including research, advertising, and distribution.

  • Our team is trying to market this new line of eco-friendly products.
  • They need a good strategy to market their services effectively.

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to campaign their new line of products through social media influencers.
  • The organization campaigned their charity event to raise funds for a local cause.

Translations

Translations of the word "campaign" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campanha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคฏเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kampagne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kampanye

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผะฟะฐะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kampania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒณใƒšใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท campagne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campaรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kampanya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ ํŽ˜์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kampaลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kampaลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดปๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kampanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herferรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะผะฟะฐะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kampaniya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campaรฑa

Etymology

The word 'campaign' originated from the French word 'campagne', meaning 'open country'. It was first used in a military context to refer to a series of military operations in a specific area. Over time, the term evolved to also encompass organized efforts in various fields such as marketing, politics, and social causes.

See also: campaigner, campaigning, campaigns.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,010, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.