Synonyms

electioneer

American

[ih-lek-shuh-neer] / ɪˌlɛk ʃəˈnɪər /

verb (used without object)

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

electioneer British

/ ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪə /

verb

to be active in a political election or campaign

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noun

a person who engages in this activity

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Other Word Forms

electioneerer noun
electioneering noun

Etymology

Origin of electioneer

First recorded in 1780–90; election + -eer

Example Sentences

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He embraced new words like electioneer and snack, repurposed old words like congress, and included slang like ain’t.

From Time • May 12, 2015

While employers can electioneer among their employees with near impunity under federal law, some state laws do place curbs or prohibitions on the practice.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2014

One day she came into his father's office, where Stafford was helping get out campaign literature, and asked if she could help electioneer.

From Time Magazine Archive

Result: "Landlord"' Seaton will electioneer in low key�and only if invited�in the campaign for the June primaries now beginning in Hawaii.

From Time Magazine Archive

I made the people believe that I felt highly honored by my mission to electioneer for a prophet of God.

From The Mormon Menace The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite by Lewis, Alfred Henry

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