Synonyms of campaigners

campaigners

noun

plural of campaigner

as in candidates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candidates
• contenders
• applicants
• seekers
• hopefuls
• aspirants
• competitors
• prospects
• nominees
• expectants
• contestants
• claimants
• entrants
• appliers
• qualifiers
• entries
• favorites
• pretenders
• spoilers
• stalking horses
• running mates
• favorite sons
• crown princes
• dark horses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incumbents
• officeholders
• awardees
• inductees
• noncandidates
• dropouts
• honorees

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of campaigners

Anti-war campaigners have protested outside the perimeter fence of the base several times since the start of the Iran war. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

But campaigners and researchers say the declaration must now lead to action. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Whaling in Iceland has ⁠sparked years of protests from animal welfare campaigners and Hollywood celebrities. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

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

Green campaigners complain that the industry lacks safety protocols and environmental standards. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

After the new law came into force in 2024, a large number of vexatious complaints were launched in protest, and gender critical and trans campaigners argued over which group most needed the law’s protection. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026