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electioneer

[ ih-lek-shuh-neer ]
/ ɪˌlɛk ʃəˈnɪər /
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verb (used without object)
to work for the success of a particular candidate, party, ticket, etc., in an election.
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Origin of electioneer

First recorded in 1780–90; election + -eer

OTHER WORDS FROM electioneer

e·lec·tion·eer·er, noun

Words nearby electioneer

elected, election, election cake, Election Day, election district, electioneer, elective, elective mutism, elector, electoral, electoral college
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Words related to electioneer

barnstorm, lobby, politick, stump, agitate, consult, inspect, scrutinize, solicit, canvass, contest, crusade, muckrake, run, tour, analyze, apply, argue, campaign, check

How to use electioneer in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for electioneer

electioneer
/ (ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪə) /
verb (intr)
to be active in a political election or campaign
noun
a person who engages in this activity

Derived forms of electioneer

electioneering, noun, adjective
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