CultureAugust 22, 2026

electioneering

ih-LEK-shuh-neer-ing

Definition

The act of taking part in activities meant to influence the outcome of an election.

Etymology

Derived from the noun 'election' plus the suffix '-eer,' which denotes a person or activity concerned with a specific business or task. It originated in the mid-18th century to describe the organized campaigning efforts of candidates for political office.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the producers' argument that their podcast interviews, which focus on filmmaking, do not constitute electioneering and therefore should not be restricted by platform advertising policies.

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