Campaigning: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ๏ธ
campaigning
[ kamหpeษชnษชล ]
political
The activities involved in organizing and promoting a political campaign.
Synonyms
advocacy, electioneering, promoting.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| campaigning |
Used to describe various organized efforts to influence decision-making within a specific group, usually related to political or social issues.
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| electioneering |
Specifically related to activities undertaken to influence the outcome of an election, including campaigning, canvassing, and soliciting votes.
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| promoting |
Generally refers to efforts to publicize or make known a product, service, or idea, often for business or marketing purposes.
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| advocacy |
Refers to the act of supporting a cause, idea, or policy often through speaking or writing. It can be applied to legal, social, and environmental contexts.
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Examples of usage
- Her campaigning skills helped her win the election.
- The candidate spent months campaigning across the country.
- They used social media as a tool for campaigning.
political
To actively promote and work towards a particular cause or goal, especially in a political context.
Synonyms
advocating, lobbying, promoting.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| campaigning |
Used when talking about organized efforts to achieve a specific goal, often related to elections, social issues, or public relations.
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| advocating |
Used when someone is actively supporting or arguing in favor of a cause or policy, often in a social, legal, or political context.
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| lobbying |
Has a political and sometimes negative connotation, usually involving efforts to influence legislators or government officials to support specific laws or policies.
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| promoting |
Used in a broader sense, involving efforts to publicize, support, or enhance the acceptance of a product, idea, or event.
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Examples of usage
- The group is campaigning for environmental conservation.
- She has been campaigning for better healthcare policies.
- They are campaigning to raise awareness about social issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "campaigning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น campanha
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคญเคฟเคฏเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Kampagne
๐ฎ๐ฉ kampanye
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะผะฟะฐะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ kampania
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใณใใผใณ
๐ซ๐ท campagne
๐ช๐ธ campaรฑa
๐น๐ท kampanya
๐ฐ๐ท ์บ ํ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kampaล
๐ธ๐ฐ kampaล
๐จ๐ณ ๆดปๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ kampanja
๐ฎ๐ธ herferรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kampaniya
๐ฒ๐ฝ campaรฑa
Etymology
The word 'campaigning' originates from the French word 'campagne', meaning 'open countryside' or 'field'. The term evolved over time to refer to military operations in the field, and later expanded to include organized efforts towards achieving a specific goal, such as political campaigning. Today, campaigning is commonly associated with political activities, advocacy, and promotion of causes.
See also: campaign, campaigner, campaigns.