Campaign meaning

What does “campaign” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“campaign” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a race between candidates for elective office.

campaign

a race between candidates for elective office
“I managed his campaign for governor”
“he is raising money for a Senate run”
Synonymspolitical campaign run
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
“he supported populist campaigns”
“they worked in the cause of world peace”
Synonymscause crusade drive movement effort
several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
Synonymsmilitary campaign
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
Synonymshunting expedition safari

run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
“Who's running for treasurer this year?”
Synonymsrun
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
“The liberal party pushed for reforms”
“She is crusading for women's rights”
Synonymscrusade fight press push agitate
go on a campaign; go off to war
Synonymstake the field

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University