der Parteitag, -e
party convention · party congress
Großes Treffen einer politischen Gruppe, bei dem wichtige Ziele und Regeln besprochen werden.
Definition & meaning
A Parteitag is a formal convention or conference held by a political party. It serves as the highest governing body of the party where members or elected delegates gather to decide on the party's program, elect leadership, and discuss strategic directions.
Depending on the party's size and structure, this can range from a smaller meeting of selected representatives to a large-scale event involving thousands of members.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a compound noun consisting of two parts:
- Partei: party (political organization).
- Tag: day (in this context, it refers to a gathering or assembly, historically derived from the term Tagung).
It is a masculine noun (der Parteitag). The plural form is die Parteitage.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Parteiversammlung: A general term for a party meeting.
- Parteikonvent: Often used for smaller or more specialized party gatherings.
- Delegiertenversammlung: A meeting specifically consisting of elected delegates.
- Bundesparteitag: A specific term for the national-level convention of a party.
Antonyms: There is no direct antonym, as there is no specific term for a "non-convention" of a party. However, one could contrast it with a closed-door meeting or an informal discussion, such as a Hinterzimmergespräch.
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Examples
Der Parteitag findet dieses Wochenende statt.noun
The party convention is taking place this weekend.
Ein Parteitag wird nächste Woche abgehalten.noun
A party convention is being held next week.
Der Parteitag findet im Dezember statt.noun
The party congress takes place in December.
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