wilderness campaign

• Estratégia política em que um partido ou candidato, após perder uma eleição ou o poder, trabalha ativamente para reconstruir apoio, restabelecer vínculos com os eleitores e se preparar para um futuro sucesso eleitoral, frequentemente com foco na organização de base e na formulação de políticas fora do governo.

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.

   Campanha em região selvagem

   • 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.

   Campanha no interior

   • 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.