Caucus
/kˈɔkəs/
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Definition
(noun) A usually preliminary meeting of party members to nominate candidates for public office or delegates to be sent to a nominating convention, or to confer regarding policy.
Sentence Examples
Some states select primary candidates by caucus, while others hold an election.
Tom won the Iowa caucus but did not become president.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Political leaders held a ____ to decide on their strategy for election.