primary

adjective | \ ˈprī-ˌmer-ē, -mə-rē \ | pri·ma·ry
  1. : of first rank, value, or importance

  1. : belonging to the first group or order in successive divisions, combinations, or ramifications

primary

noun
  1. : caucus

  1. : an election in which qualified voters nominate or express a preference for a particular candidate or group of candidates for political office, choose party officials, or select delegates for a party convention