PRIMARY


Meaning of PRIMARY in English

( also primary election ) n

( in the US ) an election in a state to appoint representatives of a political party who will attend the party conference, or to select party candidates for a future election. Candidates for US President are chosen after a long series of state primaries:

Bobby Kennedy was assassinated after he won the California primary.

➡ note at elections .

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