campaigns
|cam-paign|
/kæmˈpeɪnz/
(campaign)
organized effort
Etymology
'campaign' originates from French, specifically the word 'campagne', where it referred to the countryside or an open field.
'campaign' changed from Italian 'campagna' (meaning 'countryside') and Old French 'campagne', and entered Middle English as 'campayne', eventually becoming modern English 'campaign'.
Initially it meant 'open country/field' (and by extension military activity in the field), but over time it evolved to mean 'a series of organized actions for a purpose' such as political or advertising efforts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organized series of actions or events intended to achieve a specific goal, especially in politics (election) or advertising/marketing.
The company launched several advertising campaigns last year.
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Noun 2
a series of military operations intended to achieve a large-scale objective during a war or conflict.
The generals planned three campaigns during the war.
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Last updated: 2026/01/01 06:38