Constituent
/kən-ˈsti-chə-wənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A member of a body politic or organization who authorizes another to act on their behalf.
The senator met with her constituents to discuss policy changes.
- (n.) An element or component part of a complex entity.
Oxygen is a constituent of water.
Forms
- constituents
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Commentary
Often used in political contexts to denote voters represented by an official; context clarifies whether it refers to people or parts of a whole.
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