CAMPAIGNER Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

campaigner

noun

Definition of campaigner

as in candidate

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award an experienced campaigner who knows that one televised mistake can put an end to one's candidacy

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Recent Examples of campaigner These campaigners centered on the most divisive issues, particularly the full inclusion of gay Christians in the life of the church. — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 Greek health campaigners have welcomed a growing awareness of the dangers of ultraviolet exposure and risk of heat stroke. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Green campaigners complain that the industry lacks safety protocols and environmental standards. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Greenpeace campaigner Hanen Keskes said their analysis of satellite images showed fragmented spots, meaning the spill is in multiple areas rather than one continuous mass. — Sarah El Sirgany, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Keeping trans women out of women’s spaces therefore became a central focus for gender critical campaigners and a key strategy for mobilizing fear. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 That Crowley came from behind to win was a testament to Evers’ grit and determination to keep the nomination from Hong, whom Evers said was unlikely to win in November, and to how terrible of a campaigner Hong turned out to be in the home stretch. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Rogers is a skillful campaigner who might continue to capitalize on this strategy. — Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026 As the board voted to pursue the study, Living Wage for All campaigner Dee Lacey leaped from his front-row chair and stormed out of the chambers. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for campaigner

candidate

Noun

Two healthy scratches may come from this group — Alexander and Jamison-Travis would be candidates as the roster stands now.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026