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primaried

/ˈpraɪmɛrid/ /ˈpraɪmərid/

Meanings
verb
To challenge (an incumbent sitting politician) for their political party's endorsement to run for re-election, through running a challenger campaign in a primary election, especially one that is more ideologically extreme.

Examples :

"The longtime senator was primaried by a more conservative candidate who appealed to voters wanting a change in the party platform. "
politics government state action

Related Words

Illustration election

election noun

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

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challenger noun

/ˈtʃælɪndʒər/ /ˈtʃælənʒər/

One who challenges; especially, one who plays against the current champion of a game or contest in hopes of winning and becoming the new champion.

"One child stood as king of the hill, and tried to withstand the pushes and shoves of his challengers."

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candidate noun

/ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/

A person who is running in an election.

"Maria is a candidate for student council president. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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incumbent noun

/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

The current holder of an office, such as ecclesiastical benefice or an elected office.

"The incumbent mayor is running for re-election next year. "

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campaign noun

/kæmˈpeɪn/

A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

"The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign."

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ideologically adverb

/ˌaɪdiəlɒˈdʒɪkli/ /ˌɪdiəlɒˈdʒɪkli/

In an ideological manner; with respect to ideology.

"My parents are ideologically opposed to sugary drinks, so they don't buy them for the children. "

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conservative noun

/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/

A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

"The conservative on the school board wants to keep the current rules and regulations without changes. "

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endorsement noun

/ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/ /ɛnˈdɔːrsmənt/

The act or quality of endorsing

"Companies sometimes pay millions for product endorsement by celebrities."

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challenge noun

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/

A confrontation; a dare.

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "