constituency
4 synonyms for constituency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A geographic district whose voters elect a representative.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
voters
How to use constituency
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
represent a constituency
core constituency
win over a constituency
Etymology
From constituent + the noun-forming suffix -ency.
Full origin of constituency →Frequently asked questions
What does “constituency” mean?
The word “constituency” means a geographic district whose voters elect a representative. In plain terms, the voters (or area) a politician represents, or more broadly, a group of supporters.
How do you pronounce “constituency”?
“Constituency” is pronounced kuhn-STIHT-shoo-uhn-see (/kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “constituency” in a sentence?
Here is “constituency” used in a sentence: “The MP has represented the same constituency for over a decade.”
What part of speech is “constituency”?
“Constituency” is a noun.
Is “constituency” a common word?
“Constituency” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “constituency” have?
“Constituency” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a geographic district whose voters elect a representative.
What is the difference between constituency and district?
District is a general term for any geographic area, while constituency specifically refers to a geographic district whose voters elect a representative. Every constituency is a kind of district, but not every district is defined by an election.
Can constituency refer to people rather than a place?
Yes, constituency can also mean the voters or supporters of a particular official, cause, or candidate, rather than the physical geographic area itself. This sense is used when discussing who backs a politician or policy rather than the boundaries they represent.
Is constituency the same term used in both the UK and the US?
Constituency is the standard term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries for an electoral district, while the United States more commonly uses terms like district for the same concept. Constituency is still understood and used in American English, particularly in its broader sense of supporters or voters.
