Hustings

usgb/ˈhʌstɪŋz/
noun

A meeting at which candidates in an election address potential voters.

She is scheduled to speak at a hustings in the town center this evening.
Visual representation of "hustings" - A meeting at which candidates in an election address potential voters.

Often appears as...

  • general election hustings
  • party hustings
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Election Events

Hustings typically involve multiple candidates and are opportunities for public questioning.

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The hustings last night allowed voters to compare the candidates' policies side by side.
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Not a Debate

Unlike debates, hustings may not feature direct interaction or arguments between candidates.

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Even though it was a hustings, the candidates didn't directly debate each other.
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UK Specific

This use of hustings is specific to the UK; it might be unfamiliar or have a different meaning in other countries.

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She didn't know what a hustings was until she studied British politics.
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