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direct primary vs closed primary

closed primary vs direct primary

direct primary and closed primary both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
direct primary Yes No No No
closed primary Yes No No No
As nouns, closed primary is a hyponym of direct primary; that is, closed primary is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than direct primary:
  • direct primary: a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office
  • closed primary: a primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote
Other hyponyms of direct primary include open primary.
direct primary (noun) closed primary (noun)
a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office a primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote
Difference between direct primary and closed primary

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