English Explanatory Dictionary

firehouse primary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state primary election run by a political party rather than by the government.

Word forms

firehouse primary firehouse primaries

Etymology

In reference to firehouses as a common place where voting is conducted.

Synonyms

firehouse caucus
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