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candidacy vs campaign

campaign vs candidacy

candidacy and campaign both are nouns.

candidacy is not a verb while campaign is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
candidacy Yes No No No
campaign Yes No Yes No
As nouns, campaign is a hypernym of candidacy; that is, campaign is a word with a broader meaning than candidacy:
  • candidacy: the campaign of a candidate to be elected
  • campaign: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Other hypernyms of candidacy include cause, crusade, drive, effort, movement.
candidacy (noun) campaign (noun)
the campaign of a candidate to be elected several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
a race between candidates for elective office
candidacy (verb) campaign (verb)
go on a campaign; go off to war
run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Difference between candidacy and campaign

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