wilderness campaign

• Politische Strategie, bei der eine Partei oder ein Kandidat nach einer Wahlniederlage oder dem Verlust der Macht aktiv daran arbeitet, Unterstützung zurückzugewinnen, den Kontakt zu Wählern wiederherzustellen und sich auf künftigen Wahlerfolg vorzubereiten, oft mit Schwerpunkt auf Basisarbeit und Politikentwicklung außerhalb der Regierung.

A political strategy where a party or candidate, after losing an election or being out of power, actively works to rebuild support, reconnect with voters, and prepare for future electoral success, often by focusing on grassroots organizing and policy development outside of government.

1. Military campaign in a remote areaC1formal

   A series of military operations conducted in a wild, uninhabited, or difficult terrain.

   Feldzug in der Wildnis

   • The general planned a wilderness campaign through the dense jungle.
   • The army's wilderness campaign lasted for several months.
   • Supplies were scarce during the wilderness campaign.

2. Political campaign in a non-urban areaC1formalamerican

   A political campaign focused on rural or remote regions, often with limited infrastructure.

   Wahlkampf im ländlichen Raum

   • The candidate launched a wilderness campaign to win over rural voters.
   • Her wilderness campaign involved traveling to small towns and villages.
   • The party's wilderness campaign strategy focused on local issues.