GRE Word List

CAUCUS

a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy

The meaning of the word caucus is a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy.

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