Preprimary

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An election that takes place before a primary election.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to, or taking place in the time before a primary election. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Before primary education. not-comparable

Etymology

From pre- + primary.

Related phrases

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