English Explanatory Dictionary

constituency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A district represented by one or more elected officials.
  2. The voters within such a district.
  3. The residents of such a district.
  4. The voters of a candidate.
  5. An interest group or fan base.

Pronunciation

/kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ /kənˈstɪtju.ənsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-constituency.wav

Word forms

constituency constituencies

Etymology

From constituent + -ency.

Synonyms

division electoral district electorate precinct riding

Related words

constituent constitute constitution constitutional constitutive

Derived words

core constituency nonconstituency subconstituency
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