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 But influencer Kreschel, who recently posted a video of AfD campaigners asking him to leave an election rally, says the party's promise to give voice to ordinary Germans does not extend to those who disagree with it. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 The partnership has faced years of criticism from climate campaigners and educators, including a boycott backed by the National Education Union. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for campaigner

candidate

Noun

If the week 1 drubbing at LSU was a harbinger of doom for Dabo Swinney at Clemson, what does his stock as a coaching candidate look like?

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Republican National Committee announced on Saturday the full list of keynote speakers who will stump for Republican candidates at the midterm elections convention next week.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026