"electionspeak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From election + -speak. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|election|speak}} election + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} electionspeak (uncountable)
  1. The jargon or rhetoric of politicians, lobbyists, and commentators during an election campaign. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Jargon Synonyms: campaignspeak
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