| 释义 |
caucus /köˈkəs/ noun- A meeting or group of members of a political party formed to nominate candidates or delegates or to decide how to vote on any question in a legislative assembly, its decision binding on those who attend (esp N American)
- The members of such a group
- Any small group which acts as a (semi-)autonomous body within a larger group or organization, esp (derogatory) one which is excessively influential
intransitive verb- To hold a caucus
- To control by means of a caucus
ORIGIN: Ety doubtful; perh John Smith's Algonquian word Caw-cawaassough, an adviser; perh a corruption of ‘caulkers’ meetings’ |