Campaigned: meaning, definitions and examples
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campaigned
[ kæmˈpeɪnd ]
political activity
To have actively promoted or worked towards a particular cause, policy, or candidate, especially in the context of an election or social movement. The term signifies participation in organized efforts to influence public opinion or decision-making.
Synonyms
advocated, promoted, spearheaded
Examples of usage
- She campaigned for environmental protection in her community.
- They campaigned aggressively for their candidate during the election season.
- The group campaigned to raise awareness about climate change.
military strategy
To have engaged in a series of military operations aimed at achieving a particular objective. This usage generally relates to the planning and organization of successive operations within a specific area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The army campaigned across several countries during the war.
- His forces campaigned to reclaim lost territories.
- The generals campaigned to establish their dominance in the region.
Translations
Translations of the word "campaigned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fizeram campanha
🇮🇳 अभियान चलाया
🇩🇪 kampagniert
🇮🇩 mengadakan kampanye
🇺🇦 проводили кампанію
🇵🇱 prowadzenie kampanii
🇯🇵 キャンペーンを行った
🇫🇷 mené une campagne
🇪🇸 realizó campaña
🇹🇷 kampanya yürütmek
🇰🇷 캠페인을 진행했다
🇸🇦 قاموا بحملة
🇨🇿 vedli kampaň
🇸🇰 viedli kampaň
🇨🇳 发起了运动
🇸🇮 vodili kampanjo
🇮🇸 höfðu kampaníu
🇰🇿 науқан өткізді
🇬🇪 კამპანია ჩაატარა
🇦🇿 kampaniya apardı
🇲🇽 realizó campaña
Etymology
The word 'campaign' originates from the Latin 'campania', which referred to open countryside or fields. The term evolved in Middle French as 'campagne', indicating a rural area or military operations in the open. By the 18th century, 'campaign' had come to describe a series of military actions or operations in a specific area, often during a war. The modern use of 'campaign' has expanded to include organized efforts to advocate for political candidates, policies, or social causes, reflecting the word's military roots while adapting to contemporary society's needs for civic engagement and political activism.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,391, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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