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

From its imposing castle to its industrial past, Caerphilly is an area steeped in history, and for more than a century this constituency has voted Labour in every Westminster and Senedd election.

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Two other prominent Birmingham Labour MPs faced close competition in their constituencies from candidates who campaigned on pro-Gaza tickets.

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Powell has more constituency party backing, and more from the other affiliated organisations like the Society of Labour Lawyers.

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That could mean the principal party of Scottish independence is still well placed to overcome divided opposition in constituencies across the country and finish as the largest party nationwide.

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He still holds a seat in parliament as a lawmaker representing the Richmond and Northallerton constituencies in northern England.

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Related Words

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