Meaning & use
caucus
A meeting of members of a political party or group to choose candidates or decide policy.
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Iowa's caucus is traditionally one of the first major events of the presidential race.
Senators from both parties held a caucus to discuss strategy before the vote.
A note on using this word
In the United States, caucus usually refers to a local party meeting, distinct from a state-run primary election.
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