English dictionary
campaign
/k/&/m'p/eI/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a race between candidates for elective office
ExamplesI managed his campaign for governor.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
ExamplesHe supported populist campaigns.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
Synonyms military campaignSource: WordNet 3.0
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an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
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An open field; a large, open plain without considerable hills. See<u>Champaign</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
Synonyms runSource: WordNet 3.0
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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
Source: WordNet 3.0
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go on a campaign; go off to war
Synonyms take the fieldSource: WordNet 3.0
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To serve in a campaign.
Source: webster1913