noun

constituency

constituency, electorate, voters

The politician visited her constituency.

The politician visited her constituency.

The new policy angered a large constituency.

The new policy angered a large constituency.

((sb.'s constituency)) the voters or area represented by (sb.) The senator represents a rural constituency.

Synonyms: electorate, voters, district

From 'constituent', from Latin 'constituere' (to set up, establish), from 'con-' (together) + 'statuere' (to set, place).

A 'constituency' is the group of people who 'constitute' or make up a voting area.

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