Constituency
/kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
The candidate canvassed the entire constituency before the election.
- (n.) The residents or supporters represented by an elected official or organization.
The senator addressed the concerns of her constituency during the town hall meeting.
Forms
- constituencies
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Commentary
Used primarily in political and administrative law contexts to denote the geographic or demographic group linked to an elected official.
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