noun
Uncommon
constituency
kuhn-STIHT-shoo-uhn-see
Constituency (noun) means a geographic district whose voters elect a representative. Example: “The MP has represented the same constituency for over a decade.”
noun
1
A geographic district whose voters elect a representative.
"The MP has represented the same constituency for over a decade."
"Voters in our constituency will choose a new representative next month."
"The candidate spent the weekend knocking on doors across the whole constituency."
2
The voters or supporters of a particular official, cause, or candidate.
"The senator worked hard to keep her core constituency happy."
"The charity built a loyal constituency of small donors."
"The new mayor has a strong constituency among young families and students."
How to use constituency
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe voters (or area) a politician represents, or more broadly, a group of supporters.
Common pairings
represent a constituency
core constituency
win over a constituency
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Etymology
From constituent + the noun-forming suffix -ency.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for constituency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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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.
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