Campaign against Meaning in English
expression
kæmˈpeɪn/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
kam-PAYN uh-GAYNST
kæmpˈeɪn/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
kamp-AYN uh-GENST
Definition
To actively organize or participate in a series of actions intended to oppose or stop something, such as a policy, idea, or practice.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts, usually with object ('campaign against pollution'). Common with nouns like 'violence', 'racism', or specific laws. Implies organized, not just individual, action.
Spanish: campaña contraPortuguese (BR): campanha contraPortuguese (PT): campanha contraChinese (Simplified): 反对活动 - 抵制运动Chinese (Traditional): 反對活動 - 抵制運動Hindi: के ख़िलाफ़ अभियानArabic: حملة ضدBengali: বিরোধী অভিযান - বিরোধী প্রচারণাRussian: кампания противJapanese: 〜に対するキャンペーン - 〜反対運動Vietnamese: chiến dịch chống lạiKorean: ~에 반대하는 캠페인 - ~ 반대 운동Turkish: -e karşı kampanyaUrdu: مہم (کسی چیز کے خلاف)Indonesian: kampanye menentang
Example Sentences
They started a campaign against smoking in schools.
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The group led a campaign against animal cruelty.
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Citizens joined a campaign against higher taxes.
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She worked tirelessly on the campaign against plastic waste.
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A global campaign against hunger has made a real difference.
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We’re organizing a campaign against the new parking rules downtown.
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