NYT Dictionary

CAMPAIGNING

/kæmpˈeɪnɪŋ/
NounVerbcam-PAIGN-ingcam-paign-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2026

Meaning

gerund of campaign: the act of taking part in a campaign.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English campaign Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English campaigning From campaign + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

candidacycandidatureelectioneeringpolitical campaigncampaignruncrusadefightpresspush

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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