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

Other Word Forms

• electioneerer noun
• electioneering noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of electioneer¹

First recorded in 1780–90; election + -eer

Example Sentences

The Welsh government has been accused of "manipulation" and "electioneering" by rival parties over changes to how NHS waiting times statistics are published.

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In a sign that money is tight, electioneering has been somewhat muted compared to the past.

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In doing so, Hanna ushered in the modern era of professional electioneering.

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“There could be an argument here because the church’s official website links to his Facebook page that has electioneering on it, and he is speaking for the church in that capacity as well,” she said.

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Asked on BBC Radio 4's Today programme why 16 of the areas had Tory MPs, Science Minister Andrew Griffith denied this was electioneering.

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