Caucussed: meaning, definitions and examples

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caucussed

 

[ ˈkɔː.kəs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political meeting

Caucussed refers to the action of holding a meeting or assembly of members of a political party or group to discuss policies or select candidates. It is often associated with political procedures in the United States, particularly during election seasons.

Synonyms

confer, deliberate, discuss.

Examples of usage

  • The party caucussed to select their candidate for the upcoming election.
  • During the caucus, members caucussed over proposed changes to the party platform.
  • Senators caucussed late into the night to finalize their strategy.
  • The local council caucussed to address the community's concerns.

Translations

Translations of the word "caucussed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reuniu

🇮🇳 कॉकस किया

🇩🇪 tagt

🇮🇩 berkumpul

🇺🇦 засідав

🇵🇱 zebrał się

🇯🇵 会議を開いた

🇫🇷 s'est réuni

🇪🇸 se reunió

🇹🇷 toplandı

🇰🇷 회의를 열었다

🇸🇦 اجتمع

🇨🇿 se sešel

🇸🇰 sa stretli

🇨🇳 召开会议

🇸🇮 se je zbral

🇮🇸 safnaðist

🇰🇿 жиналды

🇬🇪 შეხვდა

🇦🇿 toplandı

🇲🇽 se reunió

Etymology

The term 'caucus' is believed to have originated in the early 18th century from the Algonquian word 'caucauasu', meaning 'to council' or 'to advise'. Initially used in American colonial times to describe a gathering of political leaders or local factions, it became more formalized as political parties evolved. The usage of 'caucussed' is a derivation referring specifically to the act of gathering for political discussion or decision-making. In the context of U.S. politics, caucuses gained prominence during the 19th century as a way for parties to coordinate their candidates and policies prior to elections. Over the years, the practice has become an integral part of the political landscape, particularly in the context of presidential primaries and local party organization.