Caucus ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Caucus ( noun )

1. A meeting of members of a political party or group to select candidates or plan strategy.
2. A group of people united in a common interest or cause.

Origin:

From the algonquian word cau´-cau-as´u, meaning "counselor" or "adviser".

Examples:

1. The Democratic caucus met to select their candidate for the upcoming election.
2. The employee caucus formed to address concerns about management policies.
3. The caucus system is used in the Iowa presidential primary.
4. The minority caucus met to discuss how to best represent their constituents.
5. The caucus discussed the proposal and then voted on it.

(As a verb)

Caucus ( verb )

1. A meeting of members of a political party or group to select candidates or plan strategy.
2. A group of people united in a common interest or cause.

Origin:

From the algonquian word cau´-cau-as´u, meaning "counselor" or "adviser".

Examples:

1. The Democratic caucus met to select their candidate for the upcoming election.
2. The employee caucus formed to address concerns about management policies.
3. The caucus system is used in the Iowa presidential primary.
4. The minority caucus met to discuss how to best represent their constituents.
5. The caucus discussed the proposal and then voted on it.