Wahlkampagne
election campaign
noun VAHL-kahm-pa-nye Rare
Origin: from French campagne
Usage Note
Wahlkampagne is the organised campaign preceding an election; it is closely synonymous with Wahlkampf but emphasises the strategic and communicative aspects — social media strategies, adverts, and messaging.
Examples
"Die Wahlkampagne setzte stark auf digitale Kanäle und Social Media."
Natural Translation
The election campaign relied heavily on digital channels and social media.
Literal Translation
The election campaign set strongly on digital channels and social media.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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