Pronunciation: /kloʊzd praɪˌmɛri/
noun a type of primary election in which only registered party members can vote for their party's candidates
A1 In a closed primary, only registered party members can vote.
A2 A closed primary is a type of election where only members of a specific political party can participate.
B1 Understanding the rules of a closed primary is important for active party members.
B2 The outcome of a closed primary can greatly impact the selection of a party's candidate.
C1 Political analysts closely study the results of closed primaries to predict future election outcomes.
C2 The candidate's performance in closed primaries can indicate their level of support within the party.
adjective describing the type of primary election
A1 A closed primary election only allows registered party members to vote.
A2 In a closed primary system, voters must declare their party affiliation in order to participate.
B1 Closed primary elections help maintain the integrity of the political party's nomination process.
B2 Candidates in a closed primary may focus more on appealing to their party's base rather than the general electorate.
C1 The rules and regulations surrounding closed primary elections vary from state to state.
C2 Critics argue that closed primary systems can limit voter participation and exclude independent voters.
formal In a closed primary, only registered party members can participate in selecting the party's candidate.
informal You have to be a member of the party to vote in a closed primary.
slang No outsiders allowed in a closed primary!
figurative It's like a private club where only members get to choose in a closed primary.
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