noun
- A district or area represented by an elected official, especially in a parliament or legislature.
- The body of voters or residents in a particular electoral district.
- A group of supporters or clients of a particular person, organization, or cause.
Usage: Plural of constituency; Commonly used in political contexts
Usage: Refers to the people rather than the geographic area
Usage: Broader, non-political usage
Examples
- The senator represents three different constituencies in her state.
- Politicians must listen to the concerns of their constituencies.
- The party lost support in several key constituencies during the election.
- Environmental groups have built strong constituencies among younger voters.
- Each constituency elects one representative to parliament.
- The constituencies in rural areas have different needs than urban ones.