Constituency
/kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A district represented by one or more elected officials.
"John was elected to parliament from the Bedford constituency."
- 2 the body of voters who elect a representative for their area wordnet
- 3 The voters within such a district. collective
- 4 The residents of such a district. collective
- 5 The voters of a candidate. collective
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- 6 An interest group or fan base.
Antonyms
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More examples"It should be added that his remarks had no direct influence on the constituency."
Etymology
From constituent + -ency.