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Meaning of 'campaign' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Campaign [ n.]
- An open field; a large, open plain without considerable hills. SeeChampaign.
- A connected series of military operations forming a distinct stage in a war; the time during which an army keeps the field.
- Political operations preceding an election; a canvass.
- The period during which a blast furnace is continuously in operation.
2 . Campaign [ v. i.]
- To serve in a campaign.

Meaning of 'campaign' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . campaign [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Example in sentence:
  • contributed to the war effort;
  • he supported populist campaigns;
  • the movement to end slavery;
  • the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant;
  • they worked in the cause of world peace
Meaning (2):
- a race between candidates for elective office
Example in sentence:
  • he is raising money for a Senate run;
  • I managed his campaign for governor
3 . campaign [ v]
Meaning (3):
- exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Example in sentence:
  • She is crusading for women's rights;
  • The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate;
  • The liberal party pushed for reforms
Meaning (4):
- run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
Example in sentence:
  • Who's running for treasurer this year?

Nearby Words:

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