preprimary

See also: pre-primary

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ primary.

Adjective

preprimary (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to, or taking place in the time before a primary election.
2. Before primary education.

Noun

preprimary (plural preprimaries)

1. An election that takes place before a primary election.

References

• thefreedictionary.com