Phrase guide

direct primary

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A primary in which voters directly select candidates for office by popular vote

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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noun

Meaning 2

a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: primary, primary election

Narrower terms: closed primary, open primary

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