Campaign

/kæmˈpeɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A series of planned activities or actions, usually aimed at achieving a specific goal or objective.

The organization's campaign to raise awareness about climate change has garnered significant media attention.

An organized effort to influence decision-making within a specific group.

The political campaign aimed to persuade voters to support the candidate in the upcoming election.

A military operation or series of operations intended to achieve a particular objective.

The general outlined his strategy for the campaign in the region during the briefing.

verb

To conduct or engage in a campaign; to participate in a planned series of activities.

The team will campaign for the new product launch starting next month.

To run for political office or to support a candidate in an election.

She decided to campaign for the local council position this year.

From French 'campagne', from Latin 'campania' meaning 'open country, level land'.

election campaign

A campaign aimed at influencing the electorate's voting decision.

ad campaign

A series of advertisements promoting a product or service.

public awareness campaign

An organized effort to raise awareness regarding an issue.

candidate

A person who is nominated for election.

A public promotion of a product or service.

military

Relating to soldiers or armed forces.

Going on a campaign trail.

He's been on the campaign trail for weeks, shaking hands and kissing babies.

Hitting the campaign.

We're hitting the campaign hard this week to get more volunteers.