primaries
pri-ma-ries
noun
Elections where voters choose candidates to represent a political party in a general election.
"The primaries are crucial for selecting party candidates."
noun
The three fundamental colours (e.g., red, yellow, blue) from which all other colours are mixed.
"Children learn about the primaries in art class."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: basic, elementary, elemental, primary, basal, underived, capital, particular, original, special, first-string, firsthand
Antonyms: secondary