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constituency

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

Forms: constituencies

constituency means: An area whose voters choose someone to represent them in government.

noun

ELECTORAL AREAB2

An area whose voters choose someone to represent them in government.

  • She represents a rural constituency.
  • The constituency elected a new member of parliament.
  • Which constituency do you live in?

Similar words: electoral district

Common phrases: rural constituency, constituency boundaries, represent a constituency

GROUP OF VOTERSC1

The group of voters that a candidate represents or relies on for support.

  • His constituency consists mainly of older voters.
  • The candidate listened carefully to her constituency.
  • This promise may attract a new constituency of working parents.

How to use it: a constituency of people (She appeals to a constituency of younger voters.)

Similar words: electorate, voter base

Common phrases: core constituency, loyal constituency, constituency of voters

Questions about constituency

What does constituency mean?

An area whose voters choose someone to represent them in government.

What is constituency in other languages?

Türkçe: seçim bölgesi · Español: circunscripción electoral · Français: circonscription électorale · Deutsch: Wahlkreis · Italiano: circoscrizione elettorale · 日本語: 選挙区

How do you pronounce constituency?

It is pronounced /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/.

How do you use constituency in a sentence?

She represents a rural constituency. The constituency elected a new member of parliament.

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