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Noun: electioneering  u,lek-shu'neer-ing
  1. The campaign of a candidate to be elected
    "The politician's electioneering involved numerous town hall meetings and debates";
    - campaigning, candidacy, candidature [Brit], political campaign
     
  2. Persuasion of voters in a political campaign
    "The candidate's electioneering efforts in rural areas helped secure crucial votes";
    - bell ringing, canvassing
Verb: electioneer  i,lek-shu'neer
  1. Work actively for a political candidate or a party
    "My neighbours are busy electioneering during the Presidential election campaign"

Derived forms: electioneerings

Type of: campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort, movement, persuasion, suasion [rare], work

Encyclopedia: Electioneering

Electioneer