Meaning of the word caucus in English

What does caucus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

caucus

US /ˈkɑː.kəs/

UK /ˈkɔː.kəs/

a meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates or decide policy

Example:

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The party held a caucus to select their presidential nominee.

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Iowa holds the first presidential caucuses in the United States.

Synonym:

meeting assembly convention conference gathering

to hold a caucus

Example:

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The delegates will caucus to decide on the final resolution.

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They need to caucus before the vote.

Synonym:

convene meet assemble gather