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 Days later, Australian democracy campaigner Tran Hiep, who was in Cambodia to meet with other activists of Vietnamese origin, similarly disappeared. — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is in the fight of her political life, facing a vigorous challenge from City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a savvy campaigner who was until recently a close ally. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Lawler has a reputation as a formidable campaigner, so pundits on both sides of the aisle warn against counting him out, even given the grim political environment for the GOP. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 Rantzen was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2023 and went on to become a prominent campaigner for legalizing assisted dying in the UK. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for campaigner

candidate

Noun

Beshear has also campaigned and advertised hard for Democratic candidate Zach Dembo, who is taking on GOP candidate Ralph Alvarado in the open 6th District seat around Lexington.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Twelve candidates are on the presidential ballot, but only Lula and Bolsonaro are thought to have a real chance of becoming Brazil's next head of state.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026