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constituencies

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //kənˈstɪtʃuənsiz// UK //kənstˈɪtjuːənsɪz// con·stituen·cies

n. the groups of people in a specific area who vote for a politician to represent them. It can also mean any group of people who support or are affected by an organization.

n. the bodies of voters in specified areas who elect representatives to a legislative body. Often used more broadly to describe any group of supporters or stakeholders that an organization must satisfy.


SIMPLE

The politician works hard to please all her constituencies.

CONTEXTUAL

University leaders must balance the needs of several constituencies, including students, faculty, and local residents.

COMPLEX

The proposed tax reform faced stiff opposition from various rural constituencies who felt their specific economic challenges were being ignored by the urban-centric administration.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'constituency'; refers to both geographical voting districts and abstract groups of stakeholders.

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