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the voters represented by an elected official
In more detail
1. (noun) a district represented by an elected member of parliament or other legislature
2. (noun) the voters or people living in such a district
3. (noun) a group of supporters or customers
Examples
- 1. The MP won by a large majority in her constituency.
- 2. The constituency voted overwhelmingly in favor of the new policy.
- 3. The charity's constituency includes young people and educators.
How to use constituency
Constituency is primarily used in British and Commonwealth politics to refer to the geographical area and voters represented by an MP. It can also extend metaphorically to any group that supports or patronizes an organization. The term is formal and specific to electoral systems.
Common phrases
- parliamentary constituency
- electoral constituency
- constituency boundary
- represent a constituency
- constituency association
- marginal constituency
Synonyms
district · electorate · area · jurisdiction · voter base
Word family
constituent (noun/adjective) · constitute (verb)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use 'constituency' incorrectly to mean the physical building or offices of a representative, rather than the district or its people.
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