A meeting of supporters or members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy. A group within a larger organization that shares common interests.
Possibly from Algonquian 'cau-cau-as-u' meaning advisor or counselor. First recorded in American English in the 1760s in Boston, referring to political meetings of party members.
Think 'TALK-us' - a caucus is where people talk among themselves before the big vote! It's like a huddle in football where the team decides on the next play.
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