electioneer

verb elec·tion·eer \i-ˌlek-shə-ˈnir\

Definition of ELECTIONEER

intransitive verb

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

— elec·tion·eer·er noun

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election + -eer (as in privateer, verb)

First Known Use: 1760

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