Electionspeak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Electionspeak is a noun meaning The jargon or rhetoric of politicians, lobbyists, and commentators during an election campaign.
Meaning
The jargon or rhetoric of politicians, lobbyists, and commentators during an election campaign.
Example Sentences
Such mindless, meaningless electionspeak brought to mind the words of Orwell: […]
Bolstered claims of mustering a simple majority are an integral part of electionspeak.
Accustomed as they are to electionspeak, the mainstream media can’t seem to fathom that the selection of a pope is an altogether different sort of thing.
Synonyms for electionspeak
Depending on context, synonyms include campaignspeak.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include campaignspeak, advertisingese, warspeak, speech, speak, talker.
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