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    caucus
    /ˈkɔːkəs/

    noun

    • 1. (in some US states) a meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention: "Hawaii holds its nominating caucuses next Tuesday"
    • 2. a conference of members of a legislative body who belong to a particular party or faction: "he attended the morning caucus in the Old Senate Chamber where his fellow Democrats selected the new leadership"

    verb

    • 1. hold or form a legislative caucus: US "Republicans briefly caucused"

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  2. The meaning of CAUCUS is a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy; also : a group of people united to promote an agreed-upon cause.

  3. a meeting of the people who run a political party to plan activities and to decide which people the party will support in an election. politics & government. A caucus is also a group of people within a larger organization, esp. Congress, who have similar interests: the Congressional Black Caucus.

  4. Definition of caucus noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CaucusCaucus - Wikipedia

    A caucus is a meeting or grouping of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement. The exact definition varies between different countries and political cultures.

  6. A caucus is a group of people within an organization who share similar aims and interests or who have a lot of influence.

  7. noun. a closed meeting of the members of one party in a legislative chamber, etc, to coordinate policy, choose candidates, etc. such a bloc of politicians. the Democratic caucus in Congress. a group of leading politicians of one party. a meeting of such a group. a local meeting of party members.

  8. A caucus is a meeting of members of a political group or party, usually to select candidates or discuss policy. Its meaning is straightforward, but the history of this word remains a mystery.

  9. Aug 26, 2022 · A caucus is a political party gathering in which party members choose candidates for an election. How does it work compared to a primary election?

  10. The noun caucus is a closed meeting of members from the same political party. The Iowa caucuses get a lot of attention during the presidential primary season.

  11. We define caucus as “a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy.” Here are some examples of how it might be used: This year’s leader was chosen in a caucus of party members.