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Definition campaign in American English

campaign verb

[intransitive] verb
/kæmˈpeɪn/
1

to try to achieve political or social change by persuading other people or the government to do something

Example

She has been campaigning for stronger anti-pollution laws.

Example

They actively campaigned to save their local movie theater.

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2

to try to win an election

Example

The party has been campaigning hard in the Midwest.

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Definition campaign in American English