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caucus

/ˈkɔː.kəs/ /ˈkɒ(ː).kəs/

Meanings
noun
A usually preliminary meeting of party members to nominate candidates for public office or delegates to be sent a nominating convention, or to confer regarding policy.

Examples :

"The student council held a caucus to choose their representatives for the school elections. "
politics government organization

Related Words

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convention noun

/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/

A meeting or gathering.

"The convention was held in Geneva."

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delegates noun

/ˈdɛləɡeɪts/ /ˈdɛləɡɪts/

A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy

"The teacher sent two delegates from each class to the student council meeting to represent their classmates' opinions. "

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legislative noun

/ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛ.dʒɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/

That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.

"The legislative branch of the government passed a new law about school safety. "

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candidates noun

/ˈkændɪdeɪts/ /ˈkændɪdɪts/

A person who is running in an election.

"Simple Sentence: "The students listened carefully to the speeches given by the school president candidates." "

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republican noun

/ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/

Someone who favors a republic as a form of government.

"The student, a strong republican, argued in class that a republic ensures everyone's voice is heard. "

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fundraising noun

/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/

The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.

"The school's annual fundraising helps pay for field trips and new equipment. "

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congressional adjective

/kəŋˈɡɹɛʃn̩əl/

Of or pertaining to a congress.

"The congressional committee held a hearing on education funding. "

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preliminary noun

/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

"The preliminary schedule for the school trip was posted today, giving us an introduction to the upcoming activities. "

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representatives noun

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪvz/

A delegate.

"The students elected Sarah and Michael as their representatives to the school board. "

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nominating verb

/ˈnɑmɪneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈnɑməneɪtɪŋ/

To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

"The committee is nominating Sarah for class president. "

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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legislature noun

/ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/ /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃɚ/

A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.

"The city legislature voted to raise taxes to fund a new school building. "