Electioneer: meaning, definitions and examples

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electioneer

 

[ ษชหŒlษ›kสƒษ™หˆnษชr ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

campaigning for office

To electioneer means to actively campaign for a political office or to promote a candidate's election. This often involves organizing rallies, making speeches, canvassing for votes, and engaging with the public to garner support. The term suggests a proactive approach to influencing the electoral outcome, rather than merely participating in the process. Electioneering can also encompass fundraising efforts and strategic communications aimed at swaying public opinion.

Synonyms

advocate, campaign, promote.

Examples of usage

  • She plans to electioneer for her favorite candidate in the upcoming elections.
  • The volunteers spent the weekend electioneering in the local neighborhoods.
  • Candidates often hire professionals to electioneer on their behalf.
Context #2 | Noun

political activity

As a noun, electioneer refers to a person who engages in the active campaigning for a candidate or cause in an election. This role typically involves organizing events, mobilizing volunteers, and strategizing efforts to reach voters. Electioneers may work for political parties, candidates, or advocacy groups, and their methods can include door-to-door outreach, phone banking, and utilizing social media for campaign messaging.

Synonyms

advocate, campaigner, promoter.

Examples of usage

  • The electioneer worked tirelessly to secure votes for her candidate.
  • Electioneers often face tough questions from the public during their outreach efforts.
  • Being an electioneer requires a deep understanding of local issues and concerns.

Translations

Translations of the word "electioneer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น candidato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคจเคพเคตเฅ€ เคชเฅเคฐเคšเคพเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wahlhelfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggiat pemilihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑะพั€ะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kandydat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ธๆŒ™้‹ๅ‹•่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlecteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elector

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seรงim kampanyasฤฑ yรผrรผtmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ๊ฑฐ ์šด๋™๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฎุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voliฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voliฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€‰ไธพๆดปๅŠจ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ volivec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kosningakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะนะปะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seรงkiรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elector

Etymology

The word 'electioneer' originates from the combination of 'election' and the suffix '-eer,' which denotes a person associated with a particular activity. The term began to be used in the political lexicon in the early 19th century, specifically in relation to practices surrounding the electoral process. The '-eer' suffix often connotes engaged activity or one who participates in something, thus 'electioneer' inherently suggests an active involvement in political campaigns. Over the years, the term has evolved to include the various methods through which individuals and groups mobilize support for political candidates, reflecting changes in campaign strategies and communication technologies. The essence of both nouns and verbs aligns with the overall democratic process, especially in contexts where public engagement and voter turnout are crucial to the electoral process.