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caucus

caucus

noun KOW-koos Rare
People & Society Politics

Origin: From English caucus, of uncertain origin (possibly Algonquian).

Usage Note

Caucus is a loanword from English used in Spanish political journalism to describe a private meeting of party members or a bloc within a legislative body. It is invariable in the plural (los caucus). Its use is more common in Latin American political coverage influenced by North American usage than in Spain.

Examples

"El caucus demócrata apoyó la propuesta."

Natural Translation

The Democratic caucus supported the proposal.

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