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 Demonstrations in 15 European countries are targeting data centers’ heavy energy and water use, with campaigners calling for a moratorium and stronger environmental oversight. — Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Duygu Kutluay, a campaigner with the Beyond Fossil Fuels advocacy group, said Turkey has made plans for a major push in renewable energy. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 Facial recognition has been a major source of controversy across the globe over the past decade, with human rights campaigners highlighting privacy concerns, but the world’s biggest coffee chain may see it as a worthwhile investment. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026 As a veteran campaigner who is highly familiar with get-out-the-vote efforts, Corey would like to see all Republican slots filled. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 Obama, as a campaigner and as a President, always excelled as a teller of hard truths. — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led tributes to Haines, an independent member of parliament and a passionate campaigner for transparency and against corruption. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 This year, campaigners are pushing for greater political representation in parliament to address long-term grievances and potentially shape the next government coalition. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026 One top awards campaigner says that despite the attempts, the truth usually wins out. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for campaigner

candidate

Noun

Its brand had never quite recovered from the 2016 campaign, when it was thought to have tipped the scales against then-presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Shapiro, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, made the comment while speaking with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press days after his party retook the House and the Senate in resounding fashion.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026