What is another word for whistlestopped?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪsə͡lstˌɒpt] (IPA)

The term "whistlestopped" refers to a political campaign strategy where a candidate travels by train and makes brief speeches at various stops along the route. Some synonyms for "whistlestopped" include "stump-speeched," "roadshowed," "barnstormed," and "campaign-train tour." These terms are often used to describe a candidate's efforts to reach out to voters in rural or difficult-to-reach areas. The term "whistlestopped" specifically refers to the use of the train's whistle to signal the candidate's arrival and the start of a speech. This campaign tactic was popular in the early 20th century and is still occasionally used by politicians today.

What are the hypernyms for Whistlestopped?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: whistlestopped train, whistle stop, whistle-stop tour, heritage railway

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