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primary election vs direct primary

direct primary vs primary election

primary election and direct primary both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
primary election Yes No No No
direct primary Yes No No No
As nouns, direct primary is a hyponym of primary election; that is, direct primary is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than primary election:
  • primary election: a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
  • direct primary: a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office
primary election (noun) direct primary (noun)
a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office
Difference between primary election and direct primary

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