Constituency - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A constituency is a group of voters in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative body. It also refers to the area itself or the people represented.
Definition:
A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
Synonyms:
electorate, district, voting area, ward
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
none (no direct antonyms)
Common Collocations:
parliamentary constituency, local constituency, constituency boundaries, represent a constituency
Derivatives:
constituent, constituencies
Usage Tips:
Use "constituency" to refer to a group of voters or the area they represent in elections.
Common Phrases:
safe constituency, marginal constituency, key constituency
Etymology:
Derived from Latin "constituere," meaning "to set up" or "establish."
Examples:
- 1. The politician visited her constituency regularly.
- 2. Our town is part of a large rural constituency.
- 3. He won the election by securing most votes in his constituency.
- 4. The new law affects every constituency in the country.