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runoff primary

run·off pri·ma·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhn-awf, -of prahy-mer-ee, -muh-ree]
    • /ˈrʌnˌɔf, -ˌɒf ˈpraɪ mɛr i, -mə ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhn-awf, -of prahy-mer-ee, -muh-ree]
    • /ˈrʌnˌɔf, -ˌɒf ˈpraɪ mɛr i, -mə ri/

Definition of runoff primary words

  • noun runoff primary (especially in the southern U.S.) a second primary between the two leading candidates of the first primary to provide nomination by majority rather than by plurality. 1
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Origin of runoff primary

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Runoff primary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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runoff primary popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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