constituency
noun
con·stit·u·en·cy
kən-ˈsti-chə-wən(t)-sē 
-ˈstich-,
-ˈsti-chü-ən(t)-
plural constituencies
1
a
: a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
the governor's liberal constituency
b
: the residents in an electoral district
The senator's constituency includes a large minority population.
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
Fred Reed
b
: the people involved in or served by an organization (such as a business or institution)
… regards its corporate customers as its prime constituency.—Andrew Hacker
Andrew HackerExamples of constituency in a Sentence
The senator's constituency includes a large minority population.
He was elected to represent a Liverpool constituency.
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Oli, 74, on his home turf in the Jhapa 5 constituency along the Indian border.
—CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
At the end of February, Green candidate Hannah Spencer, a plumber and member of the local government council, won a major upset victory in the by-election for the constituency of Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Khomeini is the grandson of Islamic Republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, could theoretically serve as a bridge between the revolutionary system and reform-minded constituencies, said the Council on Foreign Relations.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
The statistical models in my book show that in statewide races this constituency represents roughly a 1- or 2-percentage-point swing.
—Kevin B. Smith, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
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CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
At the end of February, Green candidate Hannah Spencer, a plumber and member of the local government council, won a major upset victory in the by-election for the constituency of Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Khomeini is the grandson of Islamic Republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, could theoretically serve as a bridge between the revolutionary system and reform-minded constituencies, said the Council on Foreign Relations.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
The statistical models in my book show that in statewide races this constituency represents roughly a 1- or 2-percentage-point swing.
—Kevin B. Smith, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Constituency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constituency. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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constituency
noun
con·stit·u·en·cy
kən-ˈstich-(ə-)wən-sē
plural constituencies
1
: a body of citizens having the right to elect a representative to a legislature
2
: the people living in an electoral district
3
: an electoral district
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constituency
noun
con·stit·u·en·cy
kən-ˈsti-chə-wən-sē
plural constituencies
1
: a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive office)
2
: the residents in an electoral district
3
: an electoral district
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