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

That is what they did Thursday and Friday at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, a sort of miniconvention for about a thousand of the most committed activists in a region that has become a party bulwark.

From New York Times

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.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive