campaignist

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

campaign +‎ -ist

Noun[edit]

campaignist (plural campaignists)

  1. (rare) A campaigner.
    • 1922, The Australian Sugar Journal, volume 13, page 427:
      This is certainly making out a good case for the cheap sugar campaignists.
    • 1983, City Problems: The Annual Proceedings of the United States Conference of Mayors:
      I was pleased to hear so much mention of children in the rhetoric of our political campaignists this morning. I do want to make clear, though, that it takes more than political rhetoric to protect our children and our nation's future.