electioneer

verb

elec·​tion·​eer i-ˌlek-shə-ˈnir How to pronounce electioneer (audio)
electioneered; electioneering; electioneers

intransitive verb

: to take an active part in an election
specifically : to work for the election of a candidate or party
electioneerer noun

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In an interview, Washburn claims that the council’s work went beyond public education to electioneering. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 Turning Point Action were among the conservative tents just outside the 75-foot electioneering barrier set up at the community college located in the north of Phoenix. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Elections As part of an election bill that mostly takes effect January 1, political candidates, parties, committees and electioneering communications organizations are prohibited from accepting or soliciting contributions from a foreign national (HB 991). — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Loitering at a polling site while in political apparel is considered electioneering, according to the Iowa Secretary of State. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for electioneer

Word History

Etymology

election + -eer (as in privateer, verb)

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of electioneer was in 1760

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“Electioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electioneer. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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electioneer

verb
elec·​tion·​eer i-ˌlek-shə-ˈni(ə)r How to pronounce electioneer (audio)
: to work for a candidate or party in an election
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