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electioneer


elec·tion·eer

verb \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

Origin of ELECTIONEER

election + -eer (as in privateer, verb)
First Known Use: 1760

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