constituency
Constituency (noun) means a geographic district whose voters elect a representative. Example: “The MP has represented the same constituency for over a decade.”
How to use constituency
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe voters (or area) a politician represents, or more broadly, a group of supporters.
Word forms
constituencies plural
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The MP has represented the same _____ for over a decade.
Etymology
From constituent + the noun-forming suffix -ency.
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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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