electioneer

[ ih-lek-shuh-neer ]

verb (used without object)

1. to work for the success of a particular candidate, party, ticket, etc., in an election.

electioneer

/ ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪə /

verb

1. to be active in a political election or campaign

noun

1. a person who engages in this activity

Derived Forms

• eˌlectionˈeering, nounadjective

Other Words From

• e·lection·eerer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of electioneer¹

First recorded in 1780–90; election + -eer

Example Sentences

And elites with ambitions in national politics are learning to electioneer accordingly.

From The Daily Beast

Meanwhile, the freshman should get together, become acquainted, and electioneer for the election of officers.

From Project Gutenberg

Blessed be God, that custom forbids women to electioneer or fight.

From Project Gutenberg

An officer fit for duty who at this crisis would abandon his post to electioneer for a seat in Congress ought to be scalped.

From Project Gutenberg

And thereupon he and Spouter and a number of others set to work to electioneer for Jack as hard as they could.

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The boys went out on Friday nights, to electioneer for the Granger ticket, as it was called.

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Related Words

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• scrutinize
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