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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCanvassing
/ˈkæn.və.sɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of soliciting votes, opinions, or support from members of an area or group, typically during an election campaign.
"The political party organized heavy canvassing across the suburbs to secure voter turnout." - 2
The thorough discussion, examination, or surveying of a subject, proposal, or a set of ideas.
"A careful canvassing of available options revealed several cost-effective solutions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from the 16th century, the term derives from 'canvas', the rough cloth used for filtering or playing games, which evolved through Middle English and Anglo-French from the Latin 'cannaceus' (made of hemp). Originally meaning to toss in a canvas sheet as a punishment or to discuss thoroughly like sorting through a sieve, it shifted by the 18th century to mean systematically soliciting votes or opinions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Canvassing" is said worldwide
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démarchage
Transliteration: day-mar-shaZH
"Le démarchage politique commence traditionnellement un mois avant les élections."
Wahlwerbung
Transliteration: vaal-vair-boong
"Die Partei betreibt intensive Wahlwerbung in den Wohnvierteln."
propaganda elettorale porta a porta
Transliteration: pro-pa-ˈɡan-da e-let-to-ˈra-le
Script: propaganda elettorale
"La canvassing richiede molto contatto diretto con i cittadini."
proselitismo
Transliteration: pro-se-li-ˈtiz-mo
"El proselitismo casa por casa es clave para ganar votos."
panfletagem
Transliteration: pã-fle-ˈtã-gẽj
"A equipe de campanha fez muita panfletagem na praça principal."
चुनावी प्रचार
Transliteration: chunavi prachar
"उम्मीदवार ने घर-घर जाकर चुनावी प्रचार किया।"
拉票
Transliteration: lā piào
"志愿者们走上街头为候选人拉票。"
선거 운동
Transliteration: seon-geo un-dong
"후보자는 주말 동안 유권자를 만나며 선거 운동을 했다."
戸別訪問
Transliteration: kobetsu hōmon
"候補者は有権者の支持を得るために戸別訪問を行った。"
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