electioneer

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

Origin of electioneer

1
First recorded in 1780–90; election + -eer

Other words from electioneer

  • e·lec·tion·eer·er, noun

Words Nearby electioneer

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How to use electioneer in a sentence

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

    A Spoil of Office | Hamlin Garland

British Dictionary definitions for electioneer

electioneer

/ (ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪə) /


verb(intr)
  1. to be active in a political election or campaign

noun
  1. a person who engages in this activity

Derived forms of electioneer

  • electioneering, noun, adjective

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