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

“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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

In emails to The Times earlier this year, he called the “Do Not Rehire” designation a “brazen attempt” at “electioneering.”

From Los Angeles Times

As for Trump’s fraudulent patterns of electioneering, these began in 2016 and have never stopped.

From Salon

Ever the blunt law professor, even in the final days of her Senate campaign, Porter wanted to ensure she was following applicable electioneering rules before continuing her impromptu Saturday morning news conference.

From Los Angeles Times

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