campaign — a series of organized activities or events intended to achieve a particular result
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a series of organized activities or events intended to achieve a particular result
Pronunciation (IPA): /kæmˈpeɪn/
Example Sentences
- The mayor's campaign promise was to give every citizen a free pizza every Friday.
- Our school launched a campaign to make homework illegal on weekends.
- The environmental campaign raised awareness about recycling.
campaign
NOUN[/kæmˈpeɪn/]
a series of organized activities or events intended to achieve a particular result
a series of organized activities or events intended to achieve a particular result
After the campaign, champagne bottles remain!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'campus', meaning 'plain' or 'open field'. Originally referring to military operations conducted in open terrain, the term gradually extended to denote political electoral activities and organized social initiatives.
Breakdown
Latin 'campus' (plain, field) → Old French 'campagne' (countryside, open country) → English 'campaign' (organized series of activities with a specific objective).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mayor's campaign promise was to give every citizen a free pizza every Friday.”
“Our school launched a campaign to make homework illegal on weekends.”
“The environmental campaign raised awareness about recycling.”
“She campaigned tirelessly for better school lunches with actual flavor.”
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