constituency
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noun \kən-ˈstich-wən(t)-sē, -ˈsti-chə-, -ˈsti-chü-ən(t)-\ plural con·stit·u·en·cies
Definition of CONSTITUENCY
1
a : a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) b : the residents in an electoral district c : an electoral district
2
a : a group or body that patronizes, supports, or offers representation <creating … a grass-roots constituency for continuing the project — Fred Reed> b : the people involved in or served by an organization (as a business or institution) <regards its corporate customers as its prime constituency — Andrew Hacker>
See Examples of CONSTITUENCY
- The senator's constituency includes a large minority population.
- He was elected to represent a Liverpool constituency.
First Known Use of CONSTITUENCY
1831
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