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

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How to use electioneer in a sentence

The only remaining economic engine is electioneering—the so-called “endless campaign” will have become truly endless.
Is Big Money Politics an Overblown Evil?|David Freedlander|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the electioneering insinuations are a quick and dirty causal leap.
France’s Ex-Prez Sarkozy Placed Under Formal Investigation for Corruption|Tracy McNicoll|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In other words, the art of electioneering is stacked in favor of the Democrats.
Republicans Better Mind the Modernity Gap To Catch Up to Clinton|Lloyd Green|March 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
New Jersey does ban electioneering within 100 feet of a polling place.
The Loud Truth About Abortion Protesters|Dean Obeidallah|January 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Was it a legitimate reaction to an explosion of tax-exempt electioneering?
Why Did the IRS Target Conservative Groups?|Megan McArdle|May 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In the canvass of 1896 Mr. McKinley announced that he would make no electioneering tour.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 of 8|Various
George, who was great at electioneering manœuvres, took much interest in the proceedings.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
By doing so he likened the sweet fragrance of her love to the dirty turmoil of an electioneering contest.
The Prime Minister|Anthony Trollope
Do you mean to say, my lady, that the Duke paid his electioneering bill down at Silverbridge?
The Prime Minister|Anthony Trollope
They had had no part in the merry electioneering which had evidently gone on under their very noses.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester

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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