constituency

[kuhn-stich-oo-uhn-see]

noun

plural

constituencies 

1. a body of constituents; the voters or residents in a district represented by an elective officer.

2. the district itself.

3. any body of supporters, customers, etc.; clientele.

constituency

/ kənˈstɪtjʊənsɪ /

noun

1. the whole body of voters who elect one representative to a legislature or all the residents represented by one deputy

2. 1. a district that sends one representative to a legislature

   2. ( as modifier )

      constituency organization

Word History and Origins

Origin of constituency¹

First recorded in 1825–35; constitu(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

They are seeking to represent the constituency of Caerphilly in the Welsh Parliament.

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She now wants to be a Reform candidate in the new Fflint Wrecsam constituency having "put her hat in the ring".

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It still contains significant obstacles for the political constituencies of both Israel and Hamas that could prevent them ultimately reaching a deal.

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"In my constituency climate scepticism is growing at a rapid rate because of the increasing costs," she said.

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His constituency of North East Fife fell to the SNP landslide in Scotland.

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Related Words

• county 
• district 
• electorate 
• faction 
• nation 
• precinct