Definition

Related to the period or events that happen before a primary election.

Example

The candidates held several preprimary debates to gain support.

Conversation

Are you following the news about the preprimary elections?

Yeah, it's interesting to see who is making a move before the main event.

I feel like the preprimary debates really shape the candidates' images.

Definitely! They set the tone for how people perceive them later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preprimary → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "primary" (from Latin "primarius", meaning first or primary). The word "preprimary" refers to the educational stage that occurs before primary education.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('pre-') primary education — that's what preprimary means.

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