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Definition of electioneer

electioneer

/ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪər/
e · lec · tion · eer
Plural:electioneers
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Past Simple:electioneered
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Past Participle:electioneered
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Present Participle:electioneering
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electioneer Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To work actively in a political campaign in order to win votes for a candidate, party, or ballot measure.

Example

"State law prohibits volunteers from trying to electioneer within a hundred feet of a polling place."

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• noun

1

A person who actively campaigns or works to secure votes for a political candidate or party in an election.

Example

"As a seasoned electioneer, she knew how to organize neighborhood canvassing efforts effectively."

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• Rhymes for electioneer

• Nearby Words

electability
electable
election
electioneer
electioneering
elective
electively

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from 'election' plus the agentive and verbal suffix '-eer' (on the model of 'volunteer' and 'pamphleteer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electioneer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electioneer
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