campaign meaning and definition

CAMPAIGN noun

Definition of campaign (noun)

1. a race between candidates for elective office
   • "I managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a Senate run"
   • synonyms: political campaign, run
2. 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"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"
   • synonyms: cause, crusade, drive, effort, movement
3. several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
   • synonyms: military campaign
4. an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
   • synonyms: hunting expedition, safari

CAMPAIGN verb

Definition of campaign (verb)

1. run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
   • "Who's running for treasurer this year?"
   • synonyms: run
2. 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"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
   • synonyms: agitate, crusade, fight, press, push
3. go on a campaign; go off to war
   • synonyms: take the field