cau|cus

cau|cus
cau|cus «K kuhs», noun, verb.
–n.
1. U.S. a meeting of members or leaders of a political party to make plans, choose candidates, or decide how to vote: »

The Craig forces countered with an earlier call for a caucus, and elected their own man (Time).

2. a similar group in a local council or political party in England.
3. any similar meeting for the private discussion of policy.
–v.i.
to hold a caucus: »

The Public Works Committee caucused privately (Wall Street Journal).

[American English; probably of Algonkian origin. Compare Virginian caucauasu elder.]

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