English Explanatory Dictionary

campaigner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who has served in a military campaign.
  2. A military veteran.
  3. A person who campaigns for a person running for political office or works, or supports, in an organised and active way towards a goal; an activist.
  4. Someone with experience in a certain field.

Pronunciation

/kæmˈpeɪnə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-campaigner.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-campaigner.wav

Word forms

campaigner campaigners

Etymology

From campaign (verb) + -er (agent noun suffix) or from campaign (noun) + -er (occupational suffix).

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