miniconvention

American  

[min-ee-kuhn-ven-shuhn] / ˈmɪn i kənˌvɛn ʃən /

noun

1. a small-scale or preliminary convention, especially a political convention prior to a larger or national convention.

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Etymology

Origin of miniconvention

mini- + convention

Example Sentences

In addition, the decision by the AFL-CIO to consider endorsing a candidate this December means that there will be an important miniconvention before the primaries even begin.

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Wallace is also preparing for the Democratic miniconvention to be held in Kansas City in December.

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The party's legislative program will be high on the agenda of the Democrats' miniconvention in Kansas City, Mo., next month.

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To a man, the potential Democratic candidates are as eager as Strauss to get through the miniconvention without a flap.

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But after Sargent Shriver had been formally placed on the ticket at a miniconvention of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, McGovern was free to plunge eagerly into the formal debut of his presidential campaign.

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